Other Masses of the Saints (Anglican Missal)

Work in progress: Other Masses of the Saints (H supplement), scan PDF pp. 1455–1594

Source: The Anglican Missal (London: Society of SS. Peter and Paul, 1921), "Other Masses of the Saints" (H supplement), scan PDF pp. 1455–1594, printed H1–H140, of the Internet Archive scan (Trinity College, Toronto copy), file ~/workspace/anglicanwiki-scripts/missal/drive-missal.pdf. This is a SEPARATE saints section, NOT a continuation of the E Proper of Saints: every page below is cited with its H number, and cross-references to the Common (F series) are preserved exactly as printed ("page F __").

The supplement is published as one page; the join falls at the "Feasts of May" month heading, so no feast is divided between the parts except where the book itself breaks a heading across the H26/H27 page turn (see the May 3rd entry).

PDF 1455 TITLE-LEAF CONFIRMATION (viewed as a 150 dpi rendered image, not from the text layer): there is NO separate title leaf for the H supplement. Printed H1 (scan PDF p. 1455) is itself a content page, headed "OTHER MASSES OF THE SAINTS", followed immediately by "FEASTS OF NOVEMBER / November 29th. / For ST. SATURNINUS, MARTYR".

CHARACTER OF THE SECTION: most entries are NOT full Masses. The usual pattern is a cross-reference to a Common Mass ("Mass ____, page F __, except:") followed by only the propers that differ (Collect, Secret, Postcommunion, sometimes Introit/Gradual/Alleluia/Gospel incipits or page references). Bare cross-reference entries are transcribed as exactly that — no proper text has been supplied for them, and none must be invented.

FORMAT: spoken/sung text plain; rubrics in italics; drop capitals normalised; line-break hyphenation joined; printed "Ry." transcribed "℟."; verse mark transcribed "℣."; Latin kept where the book gives it. Month headings are "== ==", each feast "=== ===", proper labels (COLLECT., SECRET., etc.) on their own lines. A page-break marker "" precedes each page's text, so every line can be checked against its thumbnail in the gallery below.

Rank and state letters after saints' names (B., M., C., V., Ap., Ab., P., K., D., E., and combinations such as B.C.D.) are transcribed exactly as printed. Expansions, where asserted, follow ordinary Roman usage and are not the book's own key, which was not found in this copy.

NO CHANT NOTATION: no staff notation was seen on ANY page H1–H140 in the full proofread. Words only throughout; nothing was withheld on that account.

Feasts of November

November 29th. For ST. SATURNINUS, MARTYR

Mass Laetabitur, page F 11, except:

COLLECT. O GOD, who vouchsafest unto us to rejoice in the heavenly birthday of thy blessed Martyr Saturninus: grant, we pray thee; that we may feel the effectual succour of his merits. Through.

SECRET. SANCTIFY, O Lord, we beseech thee, these our oblations: and, at the intercession of Saint Saturninus thy Martyr, look down in mercy upon us, who here present them unto thee. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that we, being sanctified by the Sacrament which we have here received, may, at the intercession of thy Saints, be thereby rendered acceptable unto thee. Through.

Feasts of December

December 2nd. ST. BIBIANA, VIRGIN & MARTYR

Mass Me expectaverunt, page F 66, except:

COLLECT. O GOD, the giver of all good gifts, who didst bestow on thy servant Bibiana both the flower of virginity and the palm of martyrdom: we pray thee, that, by her intercession, our hearts may in such wise be joined in charity unto thee; that we, being defended against all dangers, may attain unto the rewards of everlasting salvation. Through.

December 4th. ST. PETER CHRYSOLOGUS, B.C.D.

Mass In medio from Common, page F 49, except:

COLLECT. O GOD, who by divine forshewing wast pleased to summon thy great teacher Saint Peter Chrysologus to be a ruler and doctor of thy Church: grant, we beseech thee; that, as we have learned of him the doctrine of life on earth, so we may be found worthy to have him for our advocate in heaven. Through.

GRADUAL. Ecclus. 44. Behold a great priest, who in his days pleased the Lord. ℣. There was none like unto him to keep the law of the most High. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 110. Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia.

December 5th. For ST. SABAS, ABBOT

Mass Os justi, page F 60.

December 10th. For ST. MELCHIADES, POPE & MART.

Mass Statuit, page F 3.

December 11th. ST. DAMASUS I, POPE & CONFESSOR

INTROIT. Sacerdotes tui. Ps. 132. LET thy priests be clothed with righteousness, and let thy saints sing with joyfulness: for thy servant David's sake, turn not away the presence of thine Anointed. Ps. ibid. Lord, remember David: and all his trouble. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O LORD, we beseech thee, mercifully to hear our prayers: and, at the intercession of blessed Damasus thy Confessor and Bishop, of thine abundant mercy grant to us pardon and peace. Through.

Commem. Oct. Immac. Concept. and Feria. EPISTLE. They truly were many priests. Page F 44.

GRADUAL. Ecclus. 44. Behold a great priest who in his days pleased the Lord. ℣. There was none like unto him to keep the law of the most High. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 110. Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. Watch therefore. Page F 45. The Creed is said on account of the Octave.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. I have found David my servant: with my holy oil have I anointed him: my hand shall hold him fast, and my arm shall strengthen him.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that, like as we thy faithful people, do acknowledge that in the time of our tribulation we have been succoured by the merits of thy Saints: so this oblation, which we here do offer and present unto thee in their honour, may be acceptable in thy sight. Through.

Commem. Oct. Immac. Concept. and Feria. PREFACE of the Octave. COMMUNION. St. Matt. 25. Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. Well done, thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that thy faithful people may evermore rejoice in the veneration of thy Saints: and be defended by their perpetual intercession. Through.

December 16th. ST. EUSEBIUS, BISHOP & MARTYR

Mass Sacerdotes Dei, page F 6. Commemoration of Feria, except in a Conventual Mass, if this Feast fall on an Ember day.

Feasts of January

January 5th. For ST. TELESPHORUS, POPE & MART.

Mass Sacerdotes Dei, page F 6.

January 11th. For ST. HYGINUS, POPE & MARTYR

Mass Statuit, page F 3.

January 14th. For ST. FELIX, PRIEST & MARTYR

Mass Laetabitur, page F 11, except :

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that, by the example of thy Saints, we may so learn to amend our lives; that, as we outwardly observe their festivals, so we may likewise imitate their holiness. Through.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept this our sacrifice, which we offer unto thee, pleading the merits of thy blessed Martyr Felix: that the same may effectually avail for our succour unto everlasting life. Through. POSTCOMMUNION O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to feed us with these saving mysteries: grant that as on this day we do honour to thy blessed Martyr Felix, so we may be succoured by his intercession. Through.

January 15th. For ST. MAURUS, ABBOT

Mass Os justi, page F 60.

January 16th. ST. MARCELLUS I, POPE & MARTYR

Mass Statuit from Common, page F 3, except :

COLLECT. O LORD, we beseech thee favourably to hear the prayers of thy people: that, as we do rejoice in the passion of thy blessed Bishop and Martyr Saint Marcellus, so his merits may be our succour and defence. Through.

EPISTLE. Blessed be God, page F 6.

GOSPEL. If any man will come after me, page F 7.

SECRET. ACCEPT, O Lord, we pray thee, this oblation of our worthy service: and, at the meritorious intercession of thy blessed Martyr and Bishop Saint Marcellus, grant that the same may be profitable unto us to everlasting salvation. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 25. Lord, thou de- liveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. Well done, thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.

POSTCOMMUNION. o LORD, who hast vouchsafed to feed us thy household with thy heavenly gifts: merci-

fully grant ; that we, who celebrate the feast of thy blessed Saint Marcellus, may at all times be comforted by his intercession. Through. January 19th. SS. MARIS, MARTHA, AUDIFAX AND HABAKKUK, MARTYRS

INTROIT. Justi epulentur. Ps. 68. LET the righteous be glad and rejoice before God, let them also be merry and joyful. Ps. ibid. Let God arise, and let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O LORD, we pray thee, graciously to hear thy people that call upon thee with the assistance of thy Saints: that we may obtain of thee peace in this our temporal life, and likewise thy succour unto life eternal. Through. Commemorate St. Canute King and Martyr, as in the Mass following. COLLECT 3 of St. Mary, O God who by the childbearing, page G 31.

EPISTLE. Call to remembrance, page F 33.

GRADUAL. Wis. 3. The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God and there shall no torment touch them. ℣. In the sight of the unwise they seemed to die: but they are in peace. Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ps. 68. God, wonderful art thou in thy Saints. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima instead of the Alleluia and verse following is said :

TRACT. Ps. 126. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. ℣. They that now go on their way weeping, and bearing forth good seed. ℣. They shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring their sheaves with them.

GOSPEL. As Jesus sat upon the Mount of Olives, page F 34.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 124. Our soul is escaped, even as a bird out of the snare of the fowler: the snare is broken, and we are delivered.

SECRET. LOOK down, O Lord, we pray thee, on the prayers and oblations of thy faithful people : that they may be acceptable unto thee for the honour of thy Saints, and profitable unto us for the obtaining of thy mercy. Through. Commemoration of St. Canute. SECRET 3 of St. Mary, page G 33.

COMMUNION. St. Luke 12. And I say unto you my friends : Be not afraid of them that kill the body.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, that the prayers of thy Saints may so render us acceptable unto thee, that this our temporal celebration may be profitable unto us for the obtaining of everlasting salvation. Through. Commemoration of St. Canute. POSTCOMMUNION 3 of St. Mary, page G 33.

On the same day. For ST. CANUTE, KING AND MARTYR

Mass In virtute, page F 9, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who for the glory of thy Church didst adorn thy blessed Saint Canute with the palm of martyrdom, and wondrous miracles: mercifully grant; that, like as he did imitate the passion of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, so we, following in his footsteps, may be found worthy to attain to the gladness of everlasting life. Through the same.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, that this our bounden service may be acceptable in thy sight: that these our oblations may, by the prayers of him on whose feast they are offered, be made profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord our God: that like as we, whom thou hast made partakers of thy heavenly food, do offer unto thee our outward worship, so, by the intercession of Saint Canute thy Martyr, we may inwardly be profited thereby to our salvation. Through.

January 23rd. ST. RAYMUND OF PENNAFORTE, CONFESSOR

Mass Os justi, page F 53, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst appoint blessed Raymund excellently to minister the sacrament of

penance, and didst wondrously cause him to walk on the waves of the sea: grant, we pray thee; that, at his intercession, we may bring forth fruits worthy of repentance, and be found meet to attain to the harbour of everlasting salvation. Through. Commemoration of St. Emerentiana, V. and M.

On the same day. For ST. EMERENTIANA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR

Mass Me expectaverunt, page F 66.

January 28th. ST. AGNES, VIRGIN AND MARTYR

Second Feast. Mass Vultum tuum, page F 74, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who makest us glad with the yearly festival of blessed Agnes thy Virgin and Martyr: grant, we beseech thee; that, as we do venerate her in our outward office, so we may follow the example of her godly conversation. Through.

EPISTLE. He that glorieth, from the previous Mass, page F 71. GRADUAL and TRACT from the same Mass, page F 72.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 45. Full of grace are thy lips:because God hath blessed thee for ever, and world without end.

SECRET. SEND down, O Lord, we pray thee, upon this our sacrifice the abundance of thy heavenly benediction: that the same may give us gladness in observing the solemnities of thy Martyrs, and by thy mercy accomplish in us the work of our sanctification. Through. POSTCOMMUNION GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord, that the Sacrament which we have received in thy mysteries on this yearly festival, may, both in this life and in that which is to come, be profitable unto us for the healing of our souls. Through.

January 30th. ST. MARTINA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR

Mass Loquebar, page F 63.

January 31st. ST. PETER NOLASCO, CONFESSOR

Mass Justus ut palma, page F 55, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who for an ensample of thy charity didst thyself teach blessed Peter to enrich thy Church with a new offspring, to redeem the faithful from captivity: grant, we pray thee; that by his intercession, we, being delivered from the bondage of our sins, may rejoice in the freedom of our heavenly country. Who livest and reignest.

SECRET. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord, that we, who, trusting in this our sacrifice of praise, do

offer it before thee to the honour of thy Saints, may by the same be delivered from all evils, both in this life and in that which is to come. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O GOD, who hast vouchsafed to feed us with heavenly meat and drink: mercifully grant ; that, like as we have received the same in devout remembrance of thy Confessor Saint Peter, so we may evermore be defended by his intercession. Through.

Feasts of February

February 4th. ST. ANDREW OF CORSINO, BISHOP AND CONFESSOR

Mass Statuit, page F 41, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who in thy Church dost ever shew forth fresh examples of holiness : grant, we pray thee, that thy people may so follow in the footsteps of thy blessed Confessor and Bishop Andrew; that they may likewise attain unto his recompense. Through.

February 7th. ST. ROMUALD, ABBOT

Mass Os justi, page F 60. In Lent commemorate the Feria in non-Conventual Masses, and read the Gospel of the Feria at the end, according to the Rubrics.

February 9th. For ST. APOLLONIA, VIRGIN & MART.

Mass Loquebar, page F 63.

February 12th. THE SEVEN HOLY FOUNDERS OF THE ORDER OF SERVANTS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, CONFS.

INTROIT. Justi decantaverunt. Wisdom 10. THE righteous have praised thy Name, O Lord, and magnified with one accord thine hand that fought for them: for wisdom hath opened the mouth of the dumb, and made the tongues of them that cannot speak eloquent. Ps. 8. O Lord our governour, how excellent is thy Name in all the world, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O LORD JESU CHRIST, who for the remembrance of the sorrows of thy most holy Mother didst by the seven blessed Fathers enrich thy Church with the new household of her servants : mercifully grant; that we may in such wise be joined to them in sorrows, that we may be made worthy to be partakers of their gladness. Who livest. Com. Feria in Lent in non-Conventual Masses. The EPISTLE. Let us now praise famous men, as on June 5th, page E 167.

GRADUAL. Is. 65. My chosen shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble: for they are the seed of the blessed of the Lord, and their offspring with them. ℣. Ecclus. 45. Their bodies are buried in peace, and their name liveth for evermore. Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. ibid. The people will tell of their wisdom, and the congregation will shew forth their praise. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima, instead of the Alleluia and the verse following, is said :

TRACT. Ps. 126. They that sow in tears, shall reap in joy. ℣. They that now go forth upon their way weeping, and bearing forth good seed. ℣. They shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring their sheaves with them. ¶ In Votive Masses in Eastertide, instead of the Gradual is said : Alleluia, alleluia, ℣. Ecclus. 44. The people will tell of their wisdom, and the congregation will shew forth their praise. Alleluia. ℣. Ps. 37. The Lord forsaketh not his that be godly, but they are preserved for ever. Alleluia. ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 19. 27. AT that time: Peter said unto Jesus: Behold we have forsaken all, and followed thee: what shall we have therefore ? And Jesus said unto them : Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

OFFERTORY. Is. 56. Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar.

SECRET. ACCEPT, O Lord, we pray thee, the sacrifice which we offer unto thee: and grant; that, at the intercession of thy Saints, we, serving thee in freedom of soul, may be enkindled with love for the Virgin Mother of thy Son in the sorrows that she suffered. Through the same. In Lent commemorate Feria as above.

COMMUNION. St. John 15. I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit: and that your fruit should remain.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast refreshed us with these heavenly mysteries, we entreat thee: that we, imitating the example of thy Saints, whose festival we keep; may faithfully stand by the Cross of Jesus with Mary his Mother, and be found worthy to be partakers of the redemption of the same. Through the same. In Lent commemorate the Feria as above; and read the Gospel of the Feria at the end, according to the Rubrics.

February 15th. SS. FAUSTINUS AND JOVITA, MM.

Mass Salus autem, page F 32, except the Secret and Postcommunion, which are taken from the Mass Intret, page F 29.

February 25th. ST. WALBURGA, ABBESS & VIRGIN

Mass Dilexisti, page F 71, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who among the manifold gifts of thy grace, dost shew forth even in the weakness of women the mighty works of thy power: mercifully grant; that, like as we are enlightened by the example of the chastity of thy blessed Virgin Saint Walburga, and gladdened by the glory of her miracles, so we may ever feel the succour of her advocacy before thee. Through.

Feasts of March

March 4th. ST. CASIMIR, CONFESSOR

Mass Os justi, page F 53, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who, amidst the pleasures of a temporal kingdom, didst endue thy blessed Saint Casimir with constancy to resist all temptations: grant, we beseech thee; that, by his intercession, thy faithful people may learn to despise all things earthly, and to seek earnestly after all things heavenly. Through. In Lent commemorate Feria in non-Conventual Masses. Then commemorate St. Lucius, P.M. The Gospel of the Feria is read at the end, according to the Rubrics.

On the same day. For ST. LUCIUS I, POPE & MARTYR

Mass Sacerdotes Dei, page F 6, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who makest us glad with the yearly festival of Saint Lucius thy Martyr and

Bishop: mercifully grant; that, as we now observe his heavenly birthday, so we may likewise rejoice in his protection. Through.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept this our sacrifice, which we offer unto thee, pleading the merits of thy holy Martyr and Bishop Saint Lucius: that the same may effectually avail for our succour unto everlasting life. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord our God, that like as we, whom thou hast made partakers of thy heavenly food, do offer unto thee our outward worship so, by the intercession of Saint Lucius thy Martyr and Bishop, we may inwardly be profited thereby to our salvation. Through.

March 10th. THE FORTY HOLY MARTYRS

INTROIT. Clamaverunt. Ps. 34. THE righteous cry and the Lord heareth them: and delivereth them out of all their troubles. Ibid. I will alway give thanks unto the Lord: his praise shall ever be in my mouth, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that, like as we have known thy glorious Martyrs to be constant in their confession of thy faith, so we may feel the succour of their loving intercession. Through.

Commemorate Feria in non-Conventual Masses, according to the Rubrics.

EPISTLE. Through faith the saints, page F 37.

GRADUAL. Ps. 133. Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is, brethren to dwell together in unity, ℣. It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down unto the beard, even unto Aaron's beard.

TRACT. Ps. 126. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. ℣. They that now go upon their way weeping, and bearing forth good seed. ℣. They shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring their sheaves with them.

GOSPEL. Jesus came down from the mountain, page F 31.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 32. Be glad, ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord: and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to have respect unto these our oblations : that, at the intercession of thy holy Martyrs, the same may be profitable unto us for our increase in all godliness, and for the attainment of everlasting salvation. Through. Commemorate Feria, as above.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 12. Whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven: the same is my brother, and sister, and mother, saith the Lord.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, that the prayers of thy Saints may so render us acceptable unto thee: that

this our temporal celebration may be profitable unto us for the obtaining of thy mercy. Through. Commemorate Feria, as above, and read Gospel of Feria at end, according to the Rubrics.

March 28th. ST. JOHN OF CAPISTRA, CONF.

INTROIT. Ego autem. Habak. 3. YET I will rejoice in the Lord: I will joy in the God of my salvation. Ps. 81. Sing we merrily unto God our strength, make a cheerful noise unto the God of Jacob, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O God, who by thy blessed servant John didst cause thy faithful people in the power of the most holy Name of Jesus to triumph over the enemies of the Cross: grant, we pray thee; that, by his intercession, we may overcome the crafts and assaults of all spiritual enemies, and be found worthy to obtain of thee the crown of righteousness. Through the same. In Lent commemorate the Feria in non-Conventual Masses, according to the Rubrics. The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Wisdom. Wisdom 10. 10. THE Lord guided the righteous in right paths, shewed him the kingdom of God, and gave him knowledge of holy things: made him rich in his travails, and multiplied the fruit of his labours. In the covetousness of such as oppressed him he stood by him, and made him rich. He defended him from his enemies, and kept him safe from those that lay

in wait, and in a sore conflict he gave him the victory; that he might know that godliness is stronger than all. When the righteous was sold, wisdom forsook him not, but delivered him from sin: she went down with him into the pit, and left him not in bonds.

GRADUAL. Ps. 22. O praise the Lord ye that fear him: magnify him all ye of the seed of Jacob. ℣. And fear him all ye seed of Israel: for he hath not despised nor abhorred the low estate of the poor.

TRACT. Exodus 15. The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will exalt him. ℣. The Lord is a man of war, the Lord is his name. ℣. Ps. 76. The Lord hath broken the battle: the Lord is his name. ¶ In Eastertide, instead of the Gradual and Tract, is said: Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 59. As for me I will sing of thy power: and will praise thy mercy betimes in the morning. Alleluia. ℣. For thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble. Alleluia. ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 9. 1. AT that time: Jesus called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. And he said unto them: Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money, neither have two coats apiece. And whatsoever house ye enter in, there abide, and thence depart. And whosoever will not receive you : when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them. And

they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.

OFFERTORY. Ecclus. 46. He called upon the Most High, when the enemies pressed upon him on every side, and the great Lord heard him.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to look upon this our sacrifice: that, at the intercession of blessed John thy Confessor, we may so tread under foot all the snares of our adversaries, that we may ever be stablished with thy sure defence. Through. In Lent Commemorate Feria, as above.

COMMUNION. Wis. 10. The righteous have praised thy holy Name, O Lord, and have magnified with one accord thine hand that fought for them.

POSTCOMMUNION. ALMIGHTY GOD, who hast vouchsafed to satisfy us with heavenly meat, and to refresh us with spiritual drink: we humbly beseech thee; that, at the intercession of blessed John thy Confessor, thou wouldest defend us against all the crafts and assaults of the enemy, and preserve thy Church in continual peace and security. Through. In Lent commemorate the Feria, as above, and at the end, read the Gospel of the Feria, according to the Rubrics.

Feasts of April

April 2nd. ST. FRANCIS OF PAULA, CONFESSOR

Mass Justus ut palma, page F 55, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who dost exalt the humble, who didst raise up thy blessed Confessor Francis to the glory of thy Saints: grant, we beseech thee; that, by his merits, and by the imitation of his humility, we may attain with gladness to the rewards that thou hast promised to them that are lowly of heart. Through. In Lent commemorate Feria in non-Conventual Masses.

EPISTLE. What things were gain to me, page F 58.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, that these gifts of thy faithful people, which we here present upon thine altars, may, by the merits of blessed Francis, be rendered acceptable unto thee, and may by thy mercy be profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE pray thee, O Lord, that the sacraments which we have received, may, by the intercession of blessed Francis thy Confessor, effectually avail both for our succour in all things temporal, and for the attainment of life everlasting. Through. In Lent the Gospel of the Feria is read at the end.

April 4th. ST. ISIDORE, BP., CONF., DOCT.

Mass In medio, page F 49. The Creed is said. In Lent commemorate Feria in non-Conventual Masses, and read the Gospel of the Feria at the end, according to the Rubrics.

April 5th. ST. VINCENT FERRIER, CONFESSOR

Mass Os justi, page F 53, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst vouchsafe to enlighten thy Church with the merits and preaching of blessed Vincent thy Confessor: grant unto us thy servants; that we, learning in all things to follow his example, may by his advocacy be defended against all adversities. Through. In Lent commemorate Feria in non-Conventual Masses, and read the Gospel of the Feria at the end, according to the Rubrics.

April 13th. ST. HERMENIGILD, MARTYR

Outside Eastertide the Mass In virtute, page F 9. But in Eastertide, the Mass Protexisti, page F 16. In either case the Prayers and Gospel are as below :

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst teach thy blessed Martyr Hermenigild to prefer thy heavenly to an earthly kingdom: grant, we pray thee; that, following his pattern, we may despise all things that are transitory, and follow steadfastly after things eternal. Through. In Lent commemorate Feria in non-Conventual Masses.

GOSPEL. If any man come to me, page F 5. In Lent the Gospel of the Feria is read at the end, according to the Rubrics.

April 14th. For SS. TIBURTIUS, VALERIAN, AND MAXIMUS, MM.

Outside Eastertide, the Mass Sapientiam, page F 29, with Prayers as below. In Eastertide the Mass Sancti tui, page F 21 with Epistle and Gospel from the Mass Protexisti, page F 16, with Prayers likewise as below.

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we who keep this feast of thy blessed Martyrs, Tiburtius, Valerian, and Maximus, may likewise follow the example of their virtues. Through.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that the sacrifice which we offer unto thee in remembrance of the heavenly birth of thy Saints may deliver us from the bonds of our iniquities, and obtain for us the bounteous gifts of thy mercy. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to fill us with thy sacred gifts: we humbly beseech thee; that we, which here have offered unto thee the duty of our bounden service, may be made thereby to grow and increase to the attainment of everlasting salvation. Through.

April 17th. ST. ANICETUS, POPE AND MARTYR

Mass Protexisti, page F 16, using the second of the Prayers for a Martyr Bishop. The Gospel, however, will be Verily verily I say unto you, page F 26. Outside Eastertide the Mass Sacerdotes Dei is said, page F 6.

On the same day. ST. STEPHEN HARDING, AB. & CONF.

Mass Os justi, page F 60 (with Creed), except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst endue blessed Stephen with grace to leave all things that he might become perfect: grant to all them that enter on the path of the perfection of thy holy Gospels, that they neither looking behind them nor loitering on the way, may press forward steadfastly unto thee, and attain the crown of eternal life, whereunto thou dost call them. Through.

April 22nd. SS. SOTER AND CAIUS, POPES & MM.

Mass Sancti tui, page F 21, with the Epistle After these things, page F 25.

April 24th. ST. FIDELIS OF SIGMARINGA, M.

Mass Protexisti, page F 16, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst enkindle thy blessed Saint Fidelis with heavenly fervour of the spirit, and in the preaching of the true faith didst suffer him to shew forth wondrous miracles, and to be glorified with the palm of martyrdom: grant, we beseech thee; that, by his merits and intercession, we may through thy grace be so stablished in

faith and charity, that we may be made worthy to shew forth our fidelity in thy service, even unto death. Through. The Secret and Postcommunion will be the first of those for Martyrs only.

April 26th. SS. CLETUS AND MARCELLINUS, POPES AND MARTYRS

Mass Sancti tui, page F 21, except :

COLLECT. WE pray thee, O Lord, that we may at all times be comforted by the meritorious intercession of thy blessed Martyrs and Bishops, Cletus and Marcellinus: and be ever defended by their loving intercession. Through.

April 28th. For ST. VITALIS, MARTYR

Mass Protexisti, page F 16. The Prayers will be the first of those for a Martyr only.

Feasts of May

May 3rd. For SS. ALEXANDER I, POPE, EVENTIUS AND THEODULUS, MM., AND JUVENAL, BISHOP & CONFESSOR

Mass Sancti tui, page F 21, except:

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we who observe the heavenly birthday of thy

blessed Saints, Alexander, Eventius, Theodulus, and Juvenal, may, by their intercession, be delivered from all evils that beset us. Through.

SECRET. SEND down, O Lord, we pray thee, upon this our sacrifice, the abundance of thy heavenly benediction: that the same may give us gladness in observing the solemnities of thy Saints, and by thy mercy accomplish in us the work of our sanctification. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord our God, that, like as we whom thou hast made partakers of thy heavenly food, do offer unto thee our outward worship: so, by the intercession of thy Saints, Alexander, Eventius, Theodulus, and Juvenal, we may inwardly be profited thereby to our salvation. Through.

May 7th. ST. STANISLAS, BISHOP & MARTYR

Mass Protexisti, page F 16, with Prayers as below :

COLLECT. O GOD, who for thy sake didst suffer thy Bishop Saint Stanislas gloriously to be slain by the swords of wicked men: grant, we beseech thee; that all they who call upon him for succour may be profited by the obtaining of all that they desire. Through. The Secret and Postcommunion will be the 2nd of those for a Martyr Bishop.

May 9th. ST. GREGORY OF NAZIANZUS, B.C.D.

Mass In medio, page F 49, with Epistle, The righteous will give his heart, page F 52. The Creed is said.

May 10th. ST. ANTONINUS, BISHOP & CONF.

Mass Statuit, page F 41, except :

COLLECT. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that the merits of thy blessed Confessor and Bishop, Saint Antoninus, may in such wise assist us: that, like as we proclaim the wonders that thou didst work through him, so we may glory in the mercy that thou dost shew forth upon us. Through. Commemorate SS. Gordian and Epimachus, MM.

On the same day. For SS. GORDIAN & EPIMACHUS, MM.

Mass Sancti tui, page F 21, except :

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, who now devoutly keep the feast of thy blessed Martyrs, Gordian and Epimachus, may, by their intercession, find favour in thy sight. Through

EPISTLE. After these things, page F 25.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept this our sacrifice which we offer unto thee,

pleading the merits of thy blessed Martyrs Gordian and Epimachus: that the same may effectually avail for our succour unto everlasting life. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, who have received this heavenly food, may, at the intercession of thy blessed Martyrs, Gordian and Epimachus, be thereby defended against all adversities. Through.

May 12th. SS. NEREUS, ACHILLES, AND DOMITILLA, VIRGIN, AND PANCRAS, MM.

INTROIT. Ecce oculi. Ps. 33. BEHOLD the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, and upon them that put their trust in his mercy, alleluia: to deliver their soul from death: for he is our help, and our shield, alleluia, alleluia. Ps. ibid. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for it becometh well the just to be thankful. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. GRANT, O Lord, that this holy festival of thy blessed Martyrs, Nereus, Achilles, Domitilla, and Pancras, may ever assist us in thy service: and that we may thereby be rendered worthy to walk after thy commandments. Through. The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Wisdom. Wisdom 5. 1. THEN shall the righteous man stand in great boldness before the face of such as have afflicted him, and made no account of his labours.

When they see it they shall be troubled with terrible fear, and shall be amazed at the strangeness of his salvation, so far beyond all that they looked for. And they repenting and groaning for anguish of spirit shall say within themselves: This was he, whom we had sometimes in derision, and a proverb of reproach: we fools accounted his life madness, and his end to be without honour: how is he numbered among the children of God, and his lot is among the saints! Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is indeed the love of brethren, that hath conquered the assaults of the world: that, following after Christ, hath attained in glory unto the heavenly kingdom. Alleluia. ℣. The noble army of Martyrs praise thee, O Lord. Alleluia. ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 4. 46. AT that time: There was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. Then said Jesus unto him: Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. The nobleman saith unto him: Sir, come down ere my child die. Jesus saith unto him: Go thy way, thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying: Thy son liveth. Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him. So the father

knew that it was at the same hour in the which Jesus said unto him: Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. O Lord, the very heavens shall praise thy wondrous works: and thy truth in the congregation of the saints, alleluia, alleluia.

SECRET. WE pray thee, O Lord, that the confession of thy blessed Martyrs, Nereus, Achilles, Domitilla, and Pancras, may be well-pleasing in thy sight: both to the rendering of our gifts acceptable unto thee, and to the obtaining for us the bountiful rewards of thy mercy. Through.

COMMUNION. Ps. 33. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous, alleluia: for it becometh well the just to be thankful, alleluia.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE pray thee, O Lord, that the holy Sacrament which we have here received, may, by the prayers of thy blessed Martyrs, Nereus, Achilles, Domitilla, and Pancras, be rendered profitable for the increase of thy mercy towards us. Through.

May 15th. ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE, C.

Mass Os justi, page F 53, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who, for the teaching of the poor in thy religion, and for the confirmation of the young in the way of truth, didst raise up thy blessed Confessor Saint John Baptist, and didst through him unite together a new household in thy Church: mercifully grant; that, by his intercession and example, we may be so filled with fervent zeal, for thy glory and for the salvation of souls, that we may be made worthy to be made partakers of the crown of his heavenly glory. Through. ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 18. 1. AT that time: The disciples came unto Jesus, saying: Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, and said: Verily, I say unto you, except ye be converted and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.

May 16th. ST. UBALD, BISHOP & CONFESSOR

Mass Statuit, page F 41, except :

COLLECT. SEND down upon us, O Lord, we beseech thee, the assistance of thy grace: and, at the intercession of blessed Ubald thy Confessor and Bishop, stretch forth the right hand of thy heavenly mercy to be our defence against all the crafts and assaults of the devil. Through.

On the same day. ST. SIMON STOCK, CONFESSOR

Mass Os justi, page F 53, except :

COLLECT. WE pray thee, O Lord, that we who do profess ourselves servants of thee and of thy Virgin Mother, may evermore rejoice in the festival of blessed Simon thy Confessor: and grant; that, like as in him thou hast vouchsafed a proof of the protection thou dost grant us, so we may be enabled to obtain the rewards of eternal life whereunto thou hast prepared us. Who livest.

May 17th. ST. PASCHAL BAYLON, CONFESSOR

Mass Os justi, page F 53, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst endue thy blessed Confessor Paschal with wondrous love towards the sacred mysteries of thy Body and Blood: mercifully grant; that as from this heavenly banquet he received the abundance of spiritual sustenance, so we may be counted worthy to be made partakers of the same. Who livest.

May 18th. ST. VENANTIUS, MARTYR

In Eastertide the Mass Protexisti, page F 16, with Prayers as below. Out of Eastertide, the Mass In virtute, page F 9, with Prayers as below.

COLLECT. O GOD, who hast consecrated this day with the triumph of thy blessed Martyr Venantius: mercifully hear the prayers of thy people; and grant

that we who venerate his righteousness, may imitate the constancy of his faith in thee. Through.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, Almighty God, that the merits of thy blessed Saint Venantius may render our oblations acceptable unto thee: that by the succour of his merits we may be made partakers of his crown of glory. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast suffered us to receive the sacraments of everlasting life: we humbly beseech thee; that, at the intercession of thy blessed Martyr Venantius, they may avail to obtain for us thy pardon and grace. Through.

May 19th. ST. PETER CELESTINE, POPE & C.

Mass Statuit, page F 41, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst exalt blessed Peter Celestine to the chief bishoprick in thy Church, and didst teach him to lay it down in lowliness: mercifully grant; that, following his example, we may learn to despise all things earthly, and attain in gladness to the rewards that thou hast prepared for the lowly. Through. Commemorate St. Pudentiana V.

GOSPEL. Behold we have forsaken all, page F 61.

On the same day. For ST. PUDENTIANA, VIRGIN

Mass Dilexisti, page F 71.

May 25th. For ST. URBAN I, POPE & MARTYR

In Eastertide, the Mass Protexisti, page F 16, with Prayers as below. Out of Eastertide :

INTROIT. Sacerdotes tui. Ps. 132. LET thy priests be clothed with righteousness, and let thy saints sing with joyfulness: for thy servant David's sake, turn not away the presence of thine Anointed. Ps. ibid. Lord, remember David: and all his trouble. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, who now devoutly keep the feast of blessed Urban thy Martyr and Bishop, may by his intercession find favour in thy sight. Through.

EPISTLE. Blessed be God, page F 6.

GRADUAL. Ps. 89. I have found David my servant, with my holy oil have I anointed him: my hand shall hold him fast, and my arm shall strengthen him. ℣. The enemy shall not be able to do him violence: the son of wickedness shall not hurt him. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 132. Lord, remember David: and all his trouble. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. A certain man travelling, page F 42.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. My truth also and my mercy shall be with him and in my Name shall his horn be exalted.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that this oblation may in such wise cleanse us from all our sins: that we thy servants, being sanctified both in body and soul, may worthily offer unto thee this our sacrifice. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Luke 12. A faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household: to give them their portion of meat in due season.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord our God: that like as we, whom thou hast made partakers of thy heavenly food do offer unto thee our outward worship; so, by the intercession of Saint Urban, thy Martyr and Bishop, we may inwardly be profited thereby to our salvation. Through.

May 26th. ST. PHILIP NERI, CONFESSOR

INTROIT. Caritas Dei. Rom. 5. THE love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. (In Eastertide: Alleluia, alleluia.) Ps. 103. Praise the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me praise his holy Name. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst exalt thy blessed Confessor Saint Philip to the glory of thy Saints: mercifully grant; that we, who rejoice in his festival, may learn to follow rightly the pattern of his godliness. Through.

Commemorate St. Eleutherius, P.M.

EPISTLE. Wherefore I prayed, as on March 7th, page E 84.

GRADUAL. Ps. 34. Come, ye children, and hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord. ℣. They had an eye unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Lam. 1. From above hath he sent fire into my bones, and hath chastised me. Alleluia. In Eastertide instead of the Gradual is said: Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Lam. 1. From above hath he sent fire into my bones, and hath chastised me. Alleluia. ℣. Ps. 39. My heart was hot within me: and while I was thus musing the fire kindled. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. Let your loins, page F 54.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 119. I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou hast set my heart at liberty. (In Eastertide : Alleluia.)

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to have respect unto these our oblations: and grant; that the fire of thy Holy Spirit, that did wondrously pierce the heart of thy blessed Saint Philip, may likewise be kindled in the souls of us thy servants. Through ... in the unity of the same Spirit. Commemoration of St. Eleutherius, P.M.

COMMUNION. Ps. 84. My heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. (In Eastertide : Alleluia.)

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast fulfilled us with thy heavenly delights: grant, we beseech thee; that, by the merits of thy blessed Confessor Saint Philip, and following his example, we may ever earnestly seek after those things whereby we truly live. Through. Commemoration of St. Eleutherius, P.M.

On the same day. For ST. ELEUTHERIUS, P.M.

In Eastertide the Mass Protexisti, page F 16, with Collect 1, Secret and Postcommunion 2. Out of Eastertide the Mass Statuit, page F 3, with Secret and Postcommunion from the Mass following, Sacerdotes.

May 27th. For ST. JOHN I, POPE AND MARTYR

In Eastertide the Mass Protexisti, page F 16, with Prayers 2. Out of Eastertide the Mass Sacerdotes Dei, page F 6.

May 29th. ST. MARY MAGDALENE OF PAZZI, V.

Mass Dilexisti, page F 71, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, the lover of virginity, who didst kindle blessed Mary Magdalene thy Virgin with the fire of thy love, and didst adorn her with heavenly gifts: grant; that, as we with gladness honour her festival, so we may imitate the pattern of her innocence and charity. Through.

May 30th. ST. FELIX I, POPE AND MARTYR

In Eastertide the Mass Protexisti, page F 16, with Collect 1, Secret and Postcommunion 2. Out of Eastertide the Mass Statuit, page F. 3, with Prayers from the Mass following, Sacerdotes.

May 31st. ST. ANGELA OF MERICI, VIRGIN

Mass Dilexisti, page F 71, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who through thy blessed Saint Angela didst cause a new household of Virgins consecrated to thy service to be established in thy Church: grant us we pray thee, by her intercession, so to live after the manner of thy holy Angels; that, putting aside all things earthly, we may be found worthy to rejoice in everlasting felicity. Through. Commemoration of St. Petronilla, V.

SECRET. WE pray thee, O Lord, that the sacrifice which, to the remembrance of blessed Angela we offer unto thee, may avail for the pardon of all our iniquities, and for the bestowing upon us of the gifts of thy heavenly grace. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast refreshed us with this heavenly food: we humbly pray thee; that by the prayers and example of blessed Angela, we may be so cleansed from every stain of sin, that we

may be acceptable unto thee both in body and soul. Through.

On the same day. For ST. PETRONILLA, VIRGIN

Mass Vultum tuum, page F 74.

Feasts of June

June 2nd. SS. MARCELLINUS, PETER, AND ERASMUS, BISHOP, MARTYRS

Out of Eastertide :

INTROIT. Clamaverunt justi. Ps. 34. THE righteous cry, and the Lord heareth them: and delivereth them out of all their troubles. Ps. ibid. I will alway give thanks unto the Lord: his praise shall ever be in my mouth. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who makest us glad with the yearly festival of thy Martyrs, Marcellinus, Peter, and Erasmus: grant, we beseech thee; that, as we do rejoice in their merits, so we may be enkindled to follow them in all virtuous and godly living. Through.

EPISTLE. I reckon that the sufferings, page F 36.

GRADUAL. Ps. 34. The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth them: and delivereth them out of all their troubles. ℣. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart: and will save such as be of an humble spirit. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. St. John 15. I have chosen you and ordained you, that ye should go and bring

forth fruit ; and that your fruit should remain. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. When ye shall hear of wars, page F 28.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 32. Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord: and be joyful all ye that are true of heart.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that the sacrifice which we offer unto thee, in remembrance of the heavenly birth of thy holy Martyrs, may deliver us from the bonds of our iniquities, and obtain for us the bounteous gifts of thy mercy. Through.

COMMUNION. Wis. 3. The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them: in the sight of the unwise they seemed to die: but they are in peace.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to fill us with thy heavenly gifts: we humbly beseech thee; that we which here have offered unto thee the duty of our bounden service, may be made thereby to grow and increase to the attainment of everlasting salvation. Through. ¶ In Eastertide is said the Mass Sancti tui, page F 21, with Prayers and Epistle as above, and after the Epistle is said: Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. St. John 15. I have chosen you and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit; and that your fruit should remain. Alleluia. ℣. Ps. 116. Right dear in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints. Alleluia.

June 4th. ST. FRANCIS CARACCIOLO, CONF.

INTROIT. Factum est. Pss. 22 and 69. MY heart in the midst of my body is even like melting wax: the zeal of thine house hath even eaten me. (T.P. Alleluia, alleluia.) Ps. 73. Truly God is loving unto Israel: even unto such as are of a clean heart, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst appoint blessed Francis to establish a new order in thy Church, and didst bestow on him a singular zeal for prayer and love of penitence: grant that we thy servants may so steadfastly follow his example, that praying continually and bringing our body into subjection, we may be found worthy to attain to thy heavenly glory. Through. The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Wisdom. Wis. 4. 7. THOUGH the righteous be prevented with death yet shall he be in rest. For honourable age is not that which standeth in length of time, nor that is measured by number of years: but wisdom is the grey hair unto men, and an unspotted life is old age. He pleased God and was beloved of him, so that living among sinners he was translated. Yea, speedily was he taken away, lest that wickedness should alter his understanding, or deceit beguile his soul. For the bewitching of naughtiness doth obscure things that are honest, and the wandering of concupiscence doth undermine the simple mind. He being made perfect in a short time ful-

filled a long time, for his soul pleased the Lord: therefore hasted he to take him away from among the wicked.

GRADUAL. Ps. 42. Like as the hart desireth the water-brooks: so longeth my soul after thee, O God. ℣. Ps. ibid. My soul is athirst for God, yea, even for the living God. Alleluia, alleluia. Ps. 73. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever. Alleluia. In Eastertide, instead of the Gradual is said: Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 65. Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and receivest unto thee: he shall dwell in thy court. Alleluia. ℣. Ps. 112. He hath dispersed abroad and given to the poor: and his righteousness remaineth for ever. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. Let your loins be girded, page F 54.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 92. The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree: and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus. (T.P. Alleluia.)

SECRET. MOST merciful Jesu, we beseech thee: that we, calling to remembrance the excellent righteousness of blessed Francis thy Confessor, and being inflamed with the fire of his charity, may be enabled in all worthiness to draw near to this thy holy table. Who livest.

COMMUNION. Ps. 31. O how plentiful is thy goodness, O Lord, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee. (T.P. Alleluia.)

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that, like as on this feast of thy blessed Saint Francis we have

offered this most holy sacrifice unto thy majesty: so both the thankful remembrance and the benefits of the same may evermore abide in our souls. Through.

June 6th. ST. NORBERT, BISHOP AND CONF.

Mass Statuit, page F 41, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst appoint Saint Norbert, thy Confessor and Bishop, to be an excellent preacher of thy holy word, and through him hast enriched thy Church with a new offspring: grant, we beseech thee; that, by the intercession of his merits, we may of thee be enabled to perform those things which he taught both in word and in deed. Through.

June 9th. SS. PRIMUS AND FELICIAN, MM.

Out of Eastertide :

INTROIT. Sapientiam. Ecclus. 44. THE people will tell of their wisdom, and the congregation will shew forth their praise: their name liveth for evermore. Ps. 33. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for it becometh well the just to be thankful. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that, as by the prayers of thy blessed Martyrs, Primus and Felician, we do feel the effectual succour of thy protection: so we may at all times devoutly observe their festival. Through.

EPISTLE. But the righteous, page F 30.

GRADUAL. Ps. 89. O Lord, the very heavens shall praise thy wondrous works: and thy truth in the congregation of the saints. ℣. My song shall be alway of the loving-kindness of the Lord: with my mouth will I ever be shewing thy truth from one generation to another. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is indeed the love of brethren, that hath conquered the assaults of the world: that, following after Christ, hath attained in glory unto the heavenly kingdom. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. I thank thee, Father, page E 29.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 68. O God, how wonderful art thou in thy holy places: even the God of Israel, he will give strength and power unto his people: blessed be God, alleluia.

SECRET. WE pray thee, O Lord, that the oblation, which we offer to be consecrated unto thee on the day of the precious death of thy Martyrs, may be acceptable unto thee for our cleansing from all sin, and for the rendering of the supplications of thy servants acceptable in thy sight. Through.

COMMUNION. St. John 15. I have chosen you and ordained you, that ye should go, and bring forth fruit; and that your fruit should remain.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, Almighty God: that the heavenly mysteries which we have celebrated on the feast of thy holy Martyrs Primus and Felician may obtain for us the bounteous pardon of thy mercy. Through.

¶ In Eastertide the Mass Sancti tui, page F 21, is said, with Prayers and Gospel as above. After the Epistle is said: Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is indeed the love of brethren, that hath conquered the assaults of the world: that, following after Christ, hath attained in glory unto the heavenly kingdom. Alleluia. ℣. The noble army of Martyrs praise thee, O Lord. Alleluia.

June 12th. ST. JOHN OF ST. FACUNDUS, CONF.

Mass Os justi, page 53, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who art the author of peace and lover of charity, who didst endue blessed John thy Confessor with singular gifts for the reconciliation of enemies: grant that by his merits and intercession we may be so stablished in thy charity, that we may not by any temptations be parted from thee. Through. Commemorate SS. Basilides, Cyrinus, Nabor, and Nazarius, MM.

On the same day. For SS. BASILIDES, CYRINUS, NABOR, AND NAZARIUS, MARTYRS

Out of Eastertide :

INTROIT. Intret in conspectu. Ps. 79. O O LET the sorrowful sighing of the prisoners come before thee, O Lord: reward thou our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom: let the vengeance of thy servants' blood that is shed be

openly shewed upon the heathen. Ps. ibid. O God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance, thy holy temple have they defiled: and made Jerusalem an heap of stones, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. GRANT, O Lord, that these our supplications may worthily glorify the heavenly birth of thy blessed Martyrs, Basilides, Cyrinus, Nabor, and Nazarius: that, like as their excellence obtained for them the rewards of everlasting glory, so we by our devotion may be counted worthy of the same. Through.

EPISTLE. Call to remembrance, page F 33.

GRADUAL. Ps. 79. O let the vengeance of thy servants' blood that is shed be openly shewed, ℣. The dead bodies of thy servants, O Lord, have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the air and the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the land. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ecclus. 44. Their bodies are buried in peace: but their name liveth for evermore. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. As Jesus sat, page F 34.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 149. Let the saints be joyful with glory, let them rejoice in their beds: let the praises of God be in their mouth.

SECRET. O LORD, who sufferest us to perform the wondrous mysteries whereby thy blessed Saints, Basilides, Cyrinus, Nabor, and Nazarius, were endowed with strength to attain to the fulness of their victory: we pray thee; that the oblations, which we do offer in honour of the shedding of

their blood, may be an acceptable offering in thy sight. Through.

COMMUNION. Ps. 79. The dead bodies of thy servants, O Lord, have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the air, and the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the land: according to the greatness of thy power, preserve thou those that are appointed to die.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord, that we ever keeping the feast of thy blessed Martyrs Basilides, Cyrinus, Nabor, and Nazarius, may at all times feel the succour of their advocacy. Through. ¶ In Eastertide the Mass Sancti tui, page F 21, with Prayers as above.

June 15th. SS. VITUS, MODESTUS, AND CRESCENTIA, MARTYRS

INTROIT. Multae tribulationes. Ps. 34. GREAT are the troubles of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth them out of all: he keepeth all their bones: so that not one of them is broken. Ps. ibid. I will alway give thanks unto the Lord: his praise shall ever be in my mouth. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that, at the intercession of thy blessed Martyrs, Vitus, Modestus, and Crescentia, thy Church may learn not to be highminded, but to grow in all such lowliness as is acceptable unto thee: that we may

eschew all things that are contrary to thy will, and in freedom and charity perform all things that are agreeable to the same. Through.

EPISTLE. The souls of the righteous, page F 27.

GRADUAL. Ps. 149. Let the saints be joyful with glory: let them rejoice in their beds. ℣. O sing unto the Lord a new song: let the congregation of saints praise him. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 145. Let thy saints give thanks unto thee, O Lord: let them shew the glory of thy kingdom. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. He that heareth you, page F 39.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 68. O God, how wonderful art thou in thy holy places: even the God of Israel, art thou in thy holy places : he will give strength and power unto his people: blessed be God.

SECRET. WE pray thee, O Lord, that, like as the oblations which we offer to the honour of thy Saints do testify to the glory of thine almighty power: so they may bestow upon us the effectual accomplishment of our salvation. Through.

COMMUNION. Wis. 3. The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them: in the sight of the un wise they seemed to die: but they are in peace.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast satisfied us in these holy mysteries with the abundance of thy benediction: we beseech thee; that, at the intercession of thy blessed Martyrs, Vitus, Modestus, and Cres-

centia, this Sacrament may avail for our healing both in body and soul. Through. ¶ In Eastertide the Mass Sancti tui, page F 21, with Prayers and Gospel as above.

June 17th. ST. BOTULPH, ABBOT AND CONF.

Mass Os justi, page F 60.

June 18th. ST. EPHRAEM SYRUS, DEACON, CONFESSOR, & DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

Mass In medio Ecclesiae, page F 49, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who hast vouchsafed to enlighten thy Church with the wondrous learning and singular holiness of thy blessed Confessor and Doctor Saint Ephraem: we humbly pray thee; that, at his intercession, thou wouldest with thine unfailing power defend the same against all the and all the deceits of false doctrine, and all the assaults of iniquity. Through. Commemorate SS. Mark and Marcellianus. The Creed is said.

On the same day. SS. MARK AND MARCELLIANUS, MM.

INTROIT. Salus autem. Ps. 37. BUT the salvation of the righteous cometh of the Lord: who is also their strength in the

time of trouble. Ps. ibid. Fret not thyself because of the ungodly : neither be thou envious against the evildoers, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, who observe the heavenly birthday of thy holy Martyrs, Mark and Marcellianus, may by their intercession be delivered from all evils that beset us. Through.

EPISTLE. Being justified by faith, page F 35.

GRADUAL. Wis. 3. The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them. ℣. In the sight of the unwise they seemed to die: but they are in peace. Alleluia, alleluia, y This is indeed the love of brethren, whom no conflict could sunder: who, through the shedding of their blood, did follow after the Lord. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. Woe unto you, page F 39.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 124. Our soul is escaped, even as a bird out of the snare of the fowler: the snare is broken and we are delivered.

SECRET. SANCTIFY, O Lord, we beseech thee, these our oblations : and, at the intercession of thy holy Martyrs, Mark and Marcellianus, look down in mercy upon us who here present them unto thee. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 25. Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me:

come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to bestow upon us the healing gifts of thy bounty: grant, we beseech thee; that, like as we do rejoice in the partaking of the same, so, at the intercession of thy holy Martyrs, Mark and Marcellianus, they may inwardly be profitable to the renewing of our souls. Through. ¶ In Eastertide the Mass Sancti tui, page F 21, is said, with Prayers and Gospel as above, but after the Epistle is said: Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is indeed the love of brethren, whom no conflict could sunder: who, through the shedding of their blood, did follow after the Lord. Alleluia. ℣. The noble army of Martyrs praise thee, O Lord. Alleluia.

June 19th. ST. JULIANA OF FALCONIERI, VIRGIN

Mass Dilexisti from the Common, page F 71, except:

COLLECT. O GOD, who, in the extremity of her sickness, didst wondrously refresh thy blessed Virgin Juliana with the precious Body of thy Son: grant, we beseech thee; that, in the agony of death, we may by her intercession and merits be so strengthened and refreshed thereby, that we may attain in safety to our heavenly country. Through the same. Commemorate SS. Gervasius and Protasius, MM.

On the same day. For SS. GERVASIUS & PROTASIUS, MM.

INTROIT. Loquetur. Ps. 85. THE Lord shall speak peace unto his people: and to his saints, that they turn not again. Ps. ibid. Lord, thou art become gracious unto thy land: thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, which makest us glad with the yearly festival of thy holy Martyrs, Gervasius and Protasius: grant, we beseech thee; that, as we do rejoice in their merits, so we may be enkindled to follow them in all virtuous and godly living. Through.

EPISTLE. Rejoice, page F 15.

GRADUAL. Ex. 15. Who is like unto thee, O Lord, glorious in holiness, doing wonders ? ℣. ibid. Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is indeed the love of brethren, that hath conquered the assaults of the world: that, following after Christ, hath attained in glory unto the heavenly kingdom. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. Jesus came down from the mountain, page F 31.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 32. Be glad, ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord: and be joyful all ye that are true of heart.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept these our oblations: that, at the interces-

sion of thy holy Martyrs, Gervasius and Protasius, we may by thee be defended against all adversities. Through.

COMMUNION. Ps. 79. The dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the air: and the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the land: according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that this holy Communion may in such wise cleanse us from all our sins: that, at the intercession of thy blessed Martyrs, Gervasius and Protasius, we may attain thereby to the fellowship of him who is the healer of our souls, even Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord. ¶ In Eastertide, the Mass Sancti tui, page F 21, is said, with Prayers as above, but after the Epistle is said: Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is indeed the love of brethren, that hath conquered the assaults of the world: that, following after Christ, hath attained in glory unto the heavenly kingdom. Alleluia. ℣. The noble army of Martyrs praise thee, O Lord. Alleluia.

June 20th. ST. SILVERIUS, POPE AND MARTYR

Mass Statuit, page F 3, except : The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Jude the Apostle. St. Jude 17. DEARLY beloved: Remember ye the words which were spoken before of the Apostles of

our Lord Jesus Christ, how that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit. But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

June 22nd. ST. PAULINUS, BISHOP AND CONF.

INTROIT. Sacerdotes tui. Ps. 132. LET thy priests be clothed with righteousness, and let thy saints sing with joyfulness: for thy servant David's sake, turn not away the presence of thine Anointed. Ps. ibid. Lord, remember David: and all his trouble. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who hast promised to them that leave all things in this world for thy sake to receive an hundredfold, and everlasting life in that which is to come: mercifully grant; that, following in the footsteps of thy blessed Saint Paulinus, we may be enabled to despise all things that are earthly, and to desire only those things that are heavenly. Who livest. ¶ If to-day be Saturday, in non-Conventual Masses a Commemoration is made of the anticipated Vigil of St. John Baptist (as on June 23rd), and the Gospel of the Vigil is read at the end of the Mass. The Lesson from the latter EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians. 2 Cor. 8. 9. BRETHREN: Ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for

your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago: now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have. For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened: but by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want: that their abundance also may be a supply for your want, that there may be equality, as it is written: He that had gathered much had nothing over: and he that had gathered little had no lack.

GRADUAL. Ecclus. 44. Behold a great priest, who in his days pleased the Lord. ℣. There was none like unto him to keep the law of the Most High. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 110. Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia. ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 12. 32. AT that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell that ye have, and give alms. Provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not: where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. I have found David my

servant, with my holy oil have I anointed him: my hand shall hold him fast, and my arm shall strengthen him.

SECRET. GRANT to us, Lord, we beseech thee, by the pattern of thy blessed Bishop Paulinus, so to unite with the oblations which we here present upon thine altar the sacrifice of perfect charity: that, being devoutly given to all good works, we may be counted worthy to obtain thy everlasting mercy. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Luke 12. A faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household: to give them their portion of meat in due season.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT to us, Lord, we pray thee, that, being made like to thy blessed Bishop Paulinus, we may draw from the heavenly fountain of this holy Sacrament the love of all godliness and lowliness: and, at his intercession, pour forth upon all them that present their prayers unto thee the abundant riches of thy grace. Through. ¶ If to-day be Saturday, where there is "obligatio Chori," after Terce the Mass of the Feast without Commemoration of the Vigil of St. John Baptist is read out of Choir, and then after None the Mass of the Vigil without Commemoration of the Feast is read in Choir, as is noted on the day following. And private Masses of the Vigil may also be read, with Collect 2 of the Feast.

June 25th. ST. WILLIAM, ABBOT

Mass Os justi, page F 60, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who hast appointed thy Saints to be a pattern and protection to our infirmity in treading the way of salvation: grant us so to venerate the merits of thy blessed Abbot Saint William; that we may ever receive the succour of his intercession, and faithfully follow in his footsteps. Through. Commemorate Oct. of St. John.

June 26th. SS. JOHN AND PAUL, MARTYRS

INTROIT. Multae tribulationes. Ps. 34. GREAT are the troubles of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth them out of all: he keepeth all their bones: so that not one of them is broken. Ps. ibid. I will alway give thanks unto the Lord: his praise shall ever be in my mouth. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. WE beseech thee, O Lord: that, as their faith and passion did cause thy blessed Saints John and Paul to be brothers indeed; so this day's festival may bestow upon us a twofold gladness in their glory. Through. The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 44. 10. THESE were merciful men, whose righteousness hath not been forgotten: with their

seed shall continually remain a good inheritance, and their children are within the covenant: their seed standeth fast, and their children for their sakes: their seed shall remain for ever, and their glory shall not be blotted out. Their bodies are buried in peace, but their name liveth for evermore. The people will tell of their wisdom, and the congregation will shew forth their praise.

GRADUAL. Ps. 133. Behold how good and joyful a thing it is, brethren to dwell together in unity. ℣. It is like the precious ointment upon the head that ran down unto the beard, even unto Aaron's beard. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is indeed the love of brethren that hath conquered the assaults of the world: that, following after Christ, hath attained in glory unto the heavenly kingdom. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. Beware ye of the leaven, page E 304.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 5. All they that love thy Name shall be joyful in thee, for thou, Lord, wilt give thy blessing unto the righteous: and with thy favourable kindness wilt thou defend them, O Lord, as with a shield.

SECRET. MERCIFUL Lord, we beseech thee to accept the victim which in honour of thy blessed Martyrs John and Paul we offer unto thee: and grant that the same may at all times be profitable unto us for the succour of our souls. Through. Commemorate Oct. of St. John.

COMMUNION. Wis. 3. For though they be punished in the sight of men God proved them: as

gold in the furnace hath he tried them, and received them as a burnt offering.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE heartily thank thee, O Lord, for that thou hast vouchsafed with this heavenly Sacrament to feed us who have here celebrated the festival of thy holy Martyrs John and Paul: and we beseech thee to grant that this our outward performance of thy service may effectually assist us to the attainment of everlasting felicity. Through. Commemoration of Oct. of St. John.

June 28th. ST. LEO II, POPE AND CONFESSOR

Mass Sacerdotes tui, page F 44, except the following. Commemorate Oct. St. John, and, in non-Conventual Masses, the Vigil of SS. Peter and Paul, according to the Rubrics. In Conventual Masses 2nd Collect is of Oct., 3rd of St. Mary.

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst cause thy blessed Bishop Leo to be made in his righteousness the equal of thy Saints: mercifully grant; that we, which observe this festival in his remembrance, may follow after the pattern of his conversation. Through.

GOSPEL. A certain man travelling, page F 42.

SECRET. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that this oblation, which thou hast instituted for he remission of the sins of all the world, may, at

the intercession of blessed Leo, be made profitable unto us thy servants. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O GOD, who on the soul of thy servant Leo didst bestow the rewards of everlasting felicity: mercifully grant; that we, which are sore oppressed by the burden of our sins, may by the succour of his intercession be relieved. Through.

Feasts of July

July 2nd. For SS. PROCESSUS & MARTINIAN, MM.

Mass Sapientiam, page F 29, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who dost defend and protect us with the glorious confession of thy holy Martyrs Processus and Martinian: grant, we beseech thee; that we may both profit by the following of their example and likewise rejoice in the succour of their intercession. Through.

EPISTLE. Call to remembrance, page F 33.

GOSPEL. If any man will come after me, page F 7.

SECRET. RECEIVE, O Lord, we pray thee, these our prayers and oblations: and, to the intent that the same may be worthy of acceptance, grant that the prayers of thy Saints may avail for our assistance. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. o LORD OUR GOD, who hast fulfilled us with the partaking of thy holy Body and of thy

precious Blood: we beseech thee; that, like as we have performed these mysteries with outward de votion, so we may attain the reward thereof in the fulfilment of our redemption. Through.

July 5th. ST. ANTHONY MARY ZACHARIAS, CONFESSOR

INTROIT. Sermo meus. 1 Cor. 2. MY speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the spirit and of power. Ps. 111. I will give thanks unto the Lord with my whole heart, secretly among the faithful, and in the congregation, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. GRANT us, O Lord God Almighty, that we, being filled with the spirit of thy blessed Apostle Saint Paul, may learn that pre-eminent knowledge of Christ Jesus: whereby thou didst wondrously teach blessed Anthony Mary to establish in thy Church new households of priests and virgins. Through the same. Commemorate Oct. of App. The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to Timothy. 1 Tim. 4. 8. DEARLY beloved: Godliness is profitable unto all things: having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the

Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. These things command and teach. Let no man despise thy youth: but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. Meditate upon these things: give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine: continue in them. For in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

GRADUAL. Phil. 1. God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. And this I pray that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment, ℣. ibid. That ye may approve things that are excellent, that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Jesus Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. ibid. Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. Alleluia. ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Mark. St. Mark 10. 15. AT that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. And he took the little children up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them. And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him: Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him: Why callest thou

me good? there is none good but one, that is God. Thou knowest the commandments: Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. And he answered and said unto him: Master, all these have I observed from my youth. Then Jesus, beholding him, loved him, and said unto him: One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. The Creed is said on account of the Octave.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 138. Before the Angels will I sing praise unto thee: I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy Name.

SECRET. O LORD, who in the offering of this sacred Victim didst adorn blessed Anthony Mary with a wondrous glory of purity, both in body and soul: grant, we pray thee; that we may in that same purity draw near unto the table of thy heavenly banquet. Through. Commemorate Oct. of App. PREFACE of the Octave.

COMMUNION. Phil. 3. Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD JESU CHRIST, who didst endue blessed Anthony Mary with the blessed fire of thy charity, to bear the standard of this sacrifice of our

salvation to victory against the enemies of thy Church: grant, we pray thee; that, by the heavenly feast wherewith we have been fed, that same fire may be enkindled in our hearts. Who livest. Commemorate Oct. of App.

July 7th. SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS, BISHOPS AND CONFESSORS

Mass Sacerdotes tui, page F 44, except :

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who, by thy blessed Confessors and Bishops, Cyril and Methodius, didst suffer the nations of Slavonia to come to the knowledge of thy Name: grant; that we, who glory in their festival, may hereafter be united to their fellowship in heaven. Through.

GOSPEL. The Lord appointed other seventy, as on page E 233.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 68. O God, wonderful art thou in thy saints: even the God of Israel, he will give strength and power unto his people: blessed be God.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, to have respect unto the prayers and oblations of thy faithful people: that they may be acceptable unto thee on this festival of thy Saints, and effectually obtain for us the assistance of thy mercy. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 10. What I tell you in darkness that speak ye in light, saith the Lord and

what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE humbly beseech thee, Almighty God, that as thou dost vouchsafe to bestow upon us thy heavenly gifts: so, at the intercession of thy blessed Saints Cyril and Methodius, thou wouldest grant us grace to despise all earthly pleasures. Through.

On the same day. ST. WILLIBALD, BISHOP AND CONF.

Mass Sacerdotes tui, page F 44.

July 8th. ST. ELIZABETH OF PORTUGAL, QUEEN AND WIDOW

Mass Cognovi, page F 81, except :

COLLECT. MOST merciful God, who amongst many excellent gifts didst bestow on thy blessed Saint Queen Elizabeth peculiar grace to allay the violence of war: grant, we beseech thee; that by her intercession we may both obtain in this life that peace for which we humbly pray, and hereafter attain to eternal felicity. Through.

July 10th. THE SEVEN BROTHERS, MM., & SS. RUFINA & SECUNDA, VV. & MM.

INTROIT. Laudate pueri. Ps. 113. PRAISE the Lord, ye servants, O praise the Name of the Lord: he maketh the barren

woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Ps. ibid. Blessed be the Name of the Lord from this time forth for evermore, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that, like as we have known thy glorious Martyrs to be constant in their confession of thy faith, so we may feel the succour of their loving intercession. Through.

EPISTLE. Who can find a virtuous woman ? page F 82.

GRADUAL. Ps. 124. Our soul is escaped even as a bird out of the snare of the fowler. ℣. The snare is broken, and we are delivered: our help standeth in the Name of the Lord, who hath made heaven and earth. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is indeed the love of brethren, that hath conquered the assaults of the world: that, following after Christ, hath attained in glory unto the heavenly kingdom. Alleluia. ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 12. 46. AT that time: While Jesus yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. Then one said unto him: Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. But he answered and said unto him that told him: Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said: Behold my mother and my brethren ! For whosoever shall do the will of my Father

which is in heaven: the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 124. Our soul is escaped, even as a bird out of the snare of the fowler: the snare is broken, and we are delivered.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to have respect unto these our oblations: that, at the intercession of thy Saints, the same may be profitable unto us for our increase in all godliness, and for the attainment of everlasting salvation. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 12. Whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven: the same is my brother, and sister, and mother, saith the Lord.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, that the prayers of thy Saints may so render us acceptable unto thee: that this our temporal celebration may be profitable unto us for the obtaining of thy mercy. Through.

July 11th. ST. PIUS I, POPE AND MARTYR

Mass Statuit, page F 3.

July 12th. ST. JOHN GUALBERT, ABBOT

Mass Os justi, page F 60, except : ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 5. 43. AT that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Ye have heard that it hath been said: Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you: Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you: and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you: that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good: and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye ? do not even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

On the same day. For SS. NABOR AND FELIX, MARTYRS

Mass Salus autem, page F 32, except :

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that as the feast of thy blessed Martyrs, Nabor and Felix, faileth not to return for our observance; so the succour of their intercession may at all times prevent and follow us. Through.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that the oblations of thy people may, by the prayers of thy blessed Martyrs, Nabor and Felix, be rendered acceptable unto thee: that, as they are offered on this day of their triumph to the honour of thy Name, so by their merits they may be counted worthy in thy sight. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who on this heavenly birthday of thy Saints hast quickened us with the gift of thy holy Sacrament: we beseech thee; that, as by thy grace we do receive the comfort of thy blessings, so we may be brought to the everlasting fruition of the same. Through.

July 13th. ST. ANACLETUS, POPE AND MARTYR

Mass Sacerdotes Dei, page F 6, with Gospel, If any man come to me, page F 5.

July 15th. ST. HENRY, EMPEROR AND CONF.

Mass Os justi, page F 53, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who as on this day didst cause thy blessed Confessor Saint Henry to pass from the crown of earthly empire to thy everlasting kingdom: we humbly beseech thee; that as by the abundance of thy grace preventing him, thou didst enable him to overcome the temptations of this life, so thou wouldest suffer us, following his pattern, to avoid the deceits of this world, and in perfect purity of heart to attain unto thee. Through.

July 17th. ST. ALEXIUS, CONFESSOR

Mass Os justi, from Common, page F 53, except : The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to Timothy. 1 Tim. 6. 6.

DEARLY beloved: Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world: and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be there with content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts: which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But thou, O man of God, flee these things: and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fight the good fight, lay hold on eternal life.

GOSPEL. Behold, we have forsaken all, page F 61.

July 18th. ST. CAMILLUS OF LELLIS, CONF.

INTROIT. Majorem hac dilectionem. St. John 15. GREATER love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ps. 41. Blessed is he that considereth the poor and needy: the Lord shall deliver him in the time of trouble. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who for the succour of souls in the agony of death didst endue thy blessed Saint Camillus with singular gifts of charity: we pray thee that by his merits thou wouldest pour into our hearts the spirit of love towards thee; that in the hour of our departing from this mortal life we may be found worthy to overcome the assaults of the enemy, and to attain to the crown of everlasting glory. Through.

Commemoration of SS. Symphorosa and her seven Sons, MM., as in the Mass following. The Lesson from the first EPISTLE of blessed John the Apostle. 1 St. John 3. 13. DEARLY beloved: Marvel not if the world hate you. We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death: whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer. And ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him: how dwelleth the love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue, but in deed and in truth.

GRADUAL. Ps. 37. The mouth of the righteous is exercised in wisdom, and his tongue will be talking of judgment. ℣. The law of God is in his heart: and his goings shall not slide. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 112. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. Alleluia. ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 15. 12. AT that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: This is my commandment, That ye love one another as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants: for the servant knoweth not what his Lord doeth.

But I have called you friends: for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Ye have not chosen me but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 21. The righteous shall rejoice in thy strength, O Lord, exceeding glad shall he be of thy salvation: thou hast given him his heart's desire.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that like as we, remembering the wondrous works of the love of thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ towards us, do in the offering of this unstained victim make a renewal of the same: so, by the intercession of Saint Camillus, this our sacrifice may effectually avail for the healing of all our infirmities both in body and soul, and for our consolation and succour in the agony of death. Through the same. Commemorate SS. Symphorosa and her Sons, MM.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 25. I was sick and ye visited me. Verily, verily, I say unto you: Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast suffered us in the keeping of the feast of thy blessed Saint Camillus devoutly to receive this heavenly sustenance: grant, we beseech thee; that in the time of our death we may in such wise be renewed by thy holy sacraments, and delivered from the bonds of our transgressions, that

we may be counted worthy to be received in gladness into the bosom of thy mercy. Who livest and reignest. Commemorate SS. Symphorosa and her Sons, MM.

On the same day. For ST. SYMPHOROSA AND HER SEVEN SONS, MARTYRS

INTROIT. Clamaverunt justi. Ps. 34. THE righteous cry, and the Lord heareth them: and delivereth them out of all their troubles. Ps. ibid. I will alway give thanks unto the Lord: his praise shall ever be in my mouth, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who vouchsafest unto us to keep the heavenly birthday of thy holy Martyrs Symphorosa and her sons: grant, we beseech thee; that we may rejoice in the perpetual felicity of their friendship. Through. The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews. Heb. 11. 33. BRETHREN: Through faith the Saints subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens: women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection: and others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: they

were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheep-skins and goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented: of whom the world was not worthy: they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, are found in Jesus Christ, our Lord.

GRADUAL. Ps. 133. Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is, brethren to dwell together in unity, ℣. It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even unto Aaron's beard. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is indeed the love of brethren, that hath conquered the assaults of the world: that, following after Christ, hath attained in glory unto the heavenly kingdom. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. Beware ye of the leaven, page F 40.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 32. Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord: and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that the gifts which we offer unto thee of our bounden duty and service may be acceptable unto thee for the honour of thy Saints: and by thy mercy profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 12. Whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother, saith the Lord.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that, at the intercession of thy holy Martyrs

Symphorosa and her sons, we, who with our outward lips have partaken of this Sacrament, may inwardly receive the same in purity of heart. Through.

July 20th. ST. JEROME EMILIANI, CONFESSOR

INTROIT. Effusum est in terra. Lam. 2. MY liver is poured upon the earth, for the destruction of the daughter of my people, because the children and the sucklings swoon in the streets of the city. Ps. 113. Praise the Lord, ye servants: O praise the Name of the Lord. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, the father of mercies, we pray thee, that like as thou didst raise up thy blessed Saint Jerome to be the defender and father of the fatherless, so we, which by thy spirit of adoption are called and are indeed thy children, may, by his merits and intercession, evermore continue steadfastly therein. Through. Commemorate St. Margaret, V.M. The Lesson for the EPISTLE from Isaiah the Prophet. Is. 58. IS it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily, and thy righteousness shall go before thee, the glory of the Lord shall be thy rereward. Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer: thou

shalt cry, and he shall say: Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity; and if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noon-day: And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones, and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.

GRADUAL. Prov. 5. Let thy fountains be dis persed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets. ℣. Ps. 112. A good man is merciful, and lendeth: and will guide his words with discretion, for he shall never be moved. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. ibid. He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor: and his righteousness remaineth for ever. Alleluia. ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 19. 13. AT that time: There were brought unto Jesus little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray. And the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said: Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. And, behold, one came and said unto him: Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him: Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, that is, God. But if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. He saith unto him: Which? Jesus said: Thou shalt do no murder: Thou shalt not commit adultery: Thou

shalt not steal: Thou shalt not bear false witness: Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. The young man saith unto him: All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? Jesus said unto him: If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

OFFERTORY. Tobit 12. When thou didst pray with tears, and didst bury the dead, and didst leave thy dinner, and didst go and cover the dead in thy house by day, and didst bury them by night: I did bring the remembrance of thy prayers before the Holy One.

SECRET. MOST merciful God, who in thy blessed Saint Jerome didst vouchsafe, after the perishing of the old man, to create a new man according unto thee: grant, that by his merits we may also in such wise be renewed, that this our sacrifice of propitiation may be a sweet savour in deed and in truth acceptable unto thee. Through. Commemorate St. Margaret, V.M.

COMMUNION. St. James 1. Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this: to visit the fatherless, and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast refreshed us with the bread of Angels, we humbly beseech thee: that we, who celebrate with gladness the yearly remembrance of blessed Jerome thy Confessor; may likewise follow after his example, and be counted

worthy to receive an exceeding great reward in thy heavenly kingdom. Through. Commemorate St. Margaret, V.M.

July 21st. ST. PRAXEDIS, VIRGIN

INTROIT. Loquebar. Ps. 119. I WILL speak of thy testimonies also even before kings, and will not be ashamed: and my delight shall be in thy commandments, which I have loved exceedingly. Ps. ibid. Blessed are those that are undefiled in the way: and walk in the law of the Lord. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. GRACIOUSLY hear us, O God of our salvation: that, like as we do rejoice in the festival of thy blessed Virgin Saint Praxedis; so we may learn to follow her in all godly and devout affections. Through.

EPISTLE. Concerning Virgins, page F 74.

GRADUAL. Ps. 45. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity. ℣. Therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. ibid. In thy comeliness and in thy beauty go forth, ride prosperously, and reign. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. The kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure, page F 68.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 45. Full of grace are thy lips: because God hath blessed thee for ever, and world without end.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that like as we thy faithful people do acknowledge that in the time of our tribulation we have been succoured by the merits of thy Saints: so this oblation, which we here do offer and present unto thee in their honour, may be acceptable in thy sight. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 13. The kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to feed us thy household with thy heavenly gifts: mercifully grant; that we, who celebrate the feast of thy blessed Saint Praxedis, may at all times be comforted by her intercession. Through.

July 23rd. For ST. LIBORIUS, BP. AND CONF.

Mass Statuit, page F 41.

July 24th.

for ST. CHRISTINA, VIRGIN & MART. Mass Me expectaverunt, page F 66.

July 25th. For ST. CHRISTOPHER, MARTYR.

Mass In virtute, page F 9.

July 27th. ST. PANTALEON, MARTYR

Mass Laetabitur, page F 11.

July 28th. SS. NAZARIUS & CELSUS, MARTYRS, VICTOR I, POPE AND MARTYR, AND INNOCENT I, POPE AND CONFESSOR

Mass Intret in conspectu, page F 26, except :

COLLECT. WE pray thee, O Lord, that the glorious confession of thy blessed Saints, Nazarius, Celsus, Victor, and Innocent, may strengthen us against all temptations, and obtain for the frailty of our mortal nature the succour of thy bounteous goodness. Through.

EPISTLE. God rendered to the righteous, page F 35.

SECRET. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, which present these gifts unto thee to the honour of thy blessed Saints, Nazarius, Celsus, Victor, and Innocent, may be rendered acceptable unto thee by the offering, and inwardly quickened by the receiving of the same. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, that the prayers of thy Saints Nazarius, Celsus, Victor, and Innocent, may so render us acceptable unto thee: that this our temporal celebration may be profitable unto us for the obtaining of everlasting salvation. Through.

July 29th. For SS. FELIX II, POPE, SIMPLICIUS, FAUSTINUS, & BEATRIX, MARTYRS

Mass Sapientiam, page F 29, except :

COLLECT. GRANT, O Lord, that as thy Christian people rejoiceth in the temporal festival of thy blessed Saints, Felix, Simplicius, Faustinus, and Beatrix, so they may share the gladness of their everlasting fellowship: that we, who now present our supplications unto thee, may effectually receive the fulfilment of the same. Through.

SECRET. WE offer this sacrifice unto thee, O Lord, for the remembrance of thy blessed Saints, Felix, Simplicius, Faustinus, and Beatrix: and we humbly beseech thee; that the same may effectually avail for the remission of all our iniquities, and for the attainment of everlasting salvation. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, which in these heavenly mysteries have celebrated the feast of thy blessed Saints, Felix, Simplicius, Faustinus, and Beatrix, may thereby be made partakers of the bounty of thy mercy. Through.

July 30th. SS. ABDON AND SENNEN, MARTYRS

INTROIT. Intret in conspectu. Ps. 79. LET the sorrowful sighing of the prisoners come before thee, O Lord: reward thou our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom: let the vengeance of thy servants' blood that is shed be openly shewed upon the heathen. Ps. ibid. O God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance, thy holy temple have they defiled: and made Jerusalem an heap of stones. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who on thy servants Abdon and Sennen didst bestow abundant grace to attain unto the crown of glory: grant unto thy servants the remission of all their sins; that, by the intercession of the merits of thy Saints, they may be found worthy to be defended against all adversities. Through.

EPISTLE. Let us in all things, page F 36.

GRADUAL. Exod. 15. The Lord is glorious in holiness: fearful in praises, doing wonders. ℣. Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Wisdom 3. The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them. Alleluia. ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 5. 1. AT that time: Jesus, seeing the multitudes, went up into a mountain, and when he was set, his disciples came unto him, and he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed

are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad, for great is your reward in heaven.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 68. O God, how wonderful art thou in thy saints: even the God of Israel, he will give strength and power unto his people: blessed be God.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that the sacrifice which we offer unto thee, in remembrance of the heavenly birth of thy holy Martyrs, may deliver us from the bonds of our iniquities, and obtain for us the bounteous gifts of thy mercy. Through.

COMMUNION. Ps. 79. The dead bodies of thy servants, O Lord, have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the air, and the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the land: according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, that, by the operation of these thy mysteries, we may be cleansed from all our sins: and, at the intercession of thy holy Martyrs, Abdon and Sennen, we may obtain that we have asked according to thy will. Through.

Feasts of August

August 1st. For THE HOLY MACCABEES, MM.

INTROIT. Clamaverunt. Ps. 34. THE righteous cry, and the Lord heareth them: and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

Ps. ibid. I will alway give thanks unto the Lord: his praise shall ever be in my mouth, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. GRANT, O Lord, that we may at all times so rejoice in the crown of glory won by the brethren martyred for thy sake: that we may grow more and more in the constancy of our faith in thee, and be comforted by the succour of their manifold intercession. Through.

EPISTLE. Through faith the saints, page F 37.

GRADUAL. Ps. 133. Behold how good and joyful a thing it is, brethren to dwell together in unity, ℣. It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down unto the beard, even unto Aaron's beard. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is indeed the love of brethren, that hath conquered the assaults of the world: that, following after Christ, hath attained in glory unto the heavenly kingdom. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, page F 40.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 149. Let the saints be joyful with glory, let them rejoice in their beds: let the praises of God be in their mouth, alleluia.

SECRET. ASSIST us mercifully, O Lord, so devoutly to shew forth thy holy mysteries to the honour of thy holy Martyrs: that the same may continually avail for our succour against all dangers, and for the increasing of the gladness of our souls. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Luke 12. And I say unto

you, my friends: Be not afraid of them that kill the body.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that, like as by the partaking of this holy Sacrament we do recall the memory of thy saints, so we may follow after them in the advancement of our faith in thee. Through.

August 2nd. ST. ALPHONSUS MARIA DE LIGUORI, BISHOP, CONFESSOR, AND DOCTOR

INTROIT. Spiritus Domini. St. Luke 4. THE Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he hath anointed me: to preach the Gospel to the poor: he hath sent me to heal the broken-hearted. Ps. 78. Hear my law, O my people: incline your ears unto the words of my mouth. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst inflame blessed Alphonsus Maria, thy Confessor and Bishop, with zeal for the salvation of souls, and didst thereby increase thy Church with a new offspring: grant, we pray thee; that we may in such wise be taught by his wholesome counsels, and strengthened by his ensample, that we may be counted worthy to attain in gladness unto thee. Through. Commemorate St. Stephen I, P.M., as in Mass following. The Lesson from the latter EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to Timothy. 2 Tim. 2. 1. DEARLY beloved: Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus: and the things that thou

hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life: that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

GRADUAL. Ps. 119. For I remembered thine everlasting judgments, O Lord, and received comfort: I am horribly afraid for the ungodly that forsake thy law. ℣. Ps. 40. I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart: my talk hath been of thy truth, and of thy salvation. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ecclus. 49. He behaved himself uprightly in the conversion of the people, and took away the abominations of iniquity: he directed his heart unto the Lord: and in the time of the ungodly he established the worship of God. Alleluia. ¶ In Votive Masses after Septuagesima, instead of the Alleluia, and verse following, is said:

TRACT. Ps. 35. Nevertheless, when they were sick, I put on sackcloth and humbled my soul with fasting: and my prayer shall turn into mine own bosom, ℣. Ps. 23. Thou shalt prepare a table before me against them that trouble me: thou hast anointed my head with oil, and my cup shall be full. ℣. 1 Cor. 9. To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak.

But in Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in its place is said : Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 133. Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is, brethren to dwell together in unity: it is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down unto the beard, even unto Aaron's beard. Alleluia. ℣. St. John 15. I have ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit: and that your fruit should remain. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. The Lord appointed, page E 233. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Prov. 3. Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase. Withhold not good from them to whom it is due: when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.

SECRET. O LORD JESU CHRIST, who gavest unto thy blessed Saint Alphonsus Maria authority to celebrate thy holy mysteries, and thereby to present himself to be a holy oblation acceptable unto thee: we pray thee; that by the heavenly fire of this sacrifice thou wouldest inflame our hearts, to bringing forth a savour of sweetness to the honour of thy Name. Who livest. Commemorate St. Stephen.

COMMUNION. Ecclus. 50. A great priest, who in his life repaired the house again, and in his days fortified the temple, being as fire and incense in the censer.

POSTCOMMUNION. O GOD, who didst render blessed Alphonsus Maria, thy Confessor and Bishop, a faithful

steward and preacher of thy heavenly mysteries: grant that by his merits and intercession thy faithful people may zealously draw near unto thy holy Sacrament, and by the frequent receiving of the same be enabled eternally to shew forth thy praises. Through. Commemorate St. Stephen.

On the same day. For ST. STEPHEN I, POPE & MARTYR

INTROIT. Sacerdotes ejus. Ps. 132. I WILL deck her priests with health, and her saints shall rejoice and sing. Ps. ibid. Lord, remember David, and all his trouble. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who makest us glad with the yearly festival of Saint Stephen, thy Martyr and Bishop: mercifully grant; that, as we now observe his heavenly birthday, so we may likewise rejoice in his protection. Through. The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Acts of the Apostles. Acts 20. 17. IN those days: Paul sent from Miletus to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. And when they were come to him, he said unto them: Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: and how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to

house, testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

GRADUAL. Ecclus. 44. Behold a great priest who in his days pleased the Lord. ℣. There was none like unto him to keep the law of the Most High. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 110. Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. If any man, page F 7.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. I have found David my servant, with my holy oil have I anointed him: my hand shall hold him fast and my arm shall strengthen him.

SECRET. SANCTIFY, O Lord, we beseech thee, these our oblations and, at the intercession of Saint Stephen, thy Martyr and Bishop, look down in mercy upon us who here present them unto thee. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 25. Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. Well done, thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that this holy Communion may in such wise cleanse us from all our sins: that, at the intercession of blessed Stephen, thy Martyr and Bishop, we may attain thereby to the fellowship of him who is the healer of our souls, even Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord.

August 3rd. THE FINDING OF ST. STEPHEN THE FIRST MARTYR

Mass Sederunt principes, as on Dec. 26th.

August 5th. ON THE DEDICATION OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS

Mass Salve, as in Common of Feasts of the B.V.M., page F 91. The Creed is said, and the Preface of our Lady, And that on the Festivity.

August 6th. For SS. XYSTUS II, POPE, FELICISSI- MUS AND AGAPITUS, MARTYRS

Mass Sapientiam, page F 29.

August 7th. ST. CAJETAN, CONFESSOR

Mass Os justi, page F 53, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst give to thy blessed Confessor Cajetan grace to live after the likeness of thine Apostles: grant to us also, by his intercession, and after his example, to put our whole trust and confidence in thee, and to fix our affection on things above, not on things upon the earth. Through. ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 6. 24. AT that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other: or else he will

hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat: and the body than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns: yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you, by taking thought, can add one cubit unto his stature? And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven: shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying: What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? For after all these things do the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

SECRET. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that this oblation of our humble service may be acceptable in thy sight to the honour of thy Saints, and effectual unto us for the cleansing both of body and soul. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, who have received this heavenly food, may, at

the intercession of thy holy Confessor Saint Cajetan be thereby defended against all adversities. Through.

On the same day. For ST. DONATUS, BISHOP & MARTYR

INTROIT. Sacerdotes Dei. Dan. 3. O YE priests of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: O ye holy and humble men of heart, bless ye the Lord. Ibid. O all ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him and magnify him for ever. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who art the glory of thy priests: we humbly pray thee; that we, who keep the feast of thy blessed Martyr and Bishop Donatus, may feel the effectual succour of his advocacy. Through.

EPISTLE. Count it all joy, page F 14.

GRADUAL. Ps. 37. The mouth of the righteous is exercised in wisdom, and his tongue will be talking of judgment. ℣. The law of God is in his heart: and his goings shall not slide. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. The righteous shall never be confounded, for the Lord shall strengthen his hand. Alleluia. ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Mark. St. Mark 13. 33. AT that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. Watch

ye therefore; for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cock-crowing, or in the morning; lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you, I say unto all: Watch.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. I have found David my servant, with my holy oil have I anointed him: my hand shall hold him fast and my arm shall strengthen him.

SECRET. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord: that, like as by these gifts which we offer to the glory of thy Name, we render honour to thy blessed Martyr and Bishop Saint Donatus; so by his intercession we may receive the due reward of this our bounden service. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Luke 12. A faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household: to give them their portion of meat in due season.

POSTCOMMUNION. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who makest us to be alike partakers and ministers of thy holy sacraments: grant, we pray thee; that, by the intercession of thy blessed Martyr and Bishop Saint Donatus, we may grow in grace to the following after the pattern of his faith, and the worthiness of his service. Through.

August 8th. SS. CYRIACUS, LARGUS, AND SMARAGDUS, MARTYRS

INTROIT. Timete Dominum. Ps. 34. O FEAR the Lord, ye that are his saints, for they that fear him lack nothing: the lions

do lack and suffer hunger: but they who seek the Lord shall want no manner of thing that is good. Ps. ibid. I will alway give thanks unto the Lord: his praise shall ever be in my mouth. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who makest us glad with the yearly festival of thy holy Martyrs, Cyriacus, Largus, and Smaragdus: mercifully grant; that, as we now observe their heavenly birthday, so we may imitate their constancy in suffering for thy sake. Through. ¶ If to-day be Saturday, in non-Conventual Masses is made a Commemoration of the anticipated Vigil of St. Lawrence, and then is said the third Collect, of St. Mary, O Lord God Almighty, and the Gospel of the Vigil is read at the end. The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Thessalonians. BRETHREN: We thank God without ceasing: because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews: who both killed the Lord Jesus and their own prophets: and have persecuted us, and they please not God, and are contrary to all men, forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.

GRADUAL. Ps. 34. O fear the Lord, ye that are his saints: for they that fear him lack nothing. ℣. They who seek the Lord shall want no manner of thing that is good. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Wis. 3. The righteous shall shine, and run to and fro for ever like sparks among the stubble. Alleluia. ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Mark. St. Mark 16. 15. AT that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved: but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe: In my name shall they cast out devils: shall speak with new tongues: they shall take up serpents: and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them: they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 32. Be glad in the Lord, O ye righteous, and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, that this our bounden service may be acceptable in thy sight: that these our oblations may, by the prayers of those on whose feast they are offered, be made profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Mark 16. And these signs shall follow them that believe: in my Name shall they cast out devils: they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord our God: that, like as we, whom thou hast made partakers of thy heavenly food, do offer unto thee our outward worship; so, by the intercession of thy holy Martyrs, Cyriacus, Largus, and Smaragdus, we may inwardly be profited thereby to our eternal salvation. Through. ¶ If to-day be Saturday, in places where there is obligatio Chori, the Mass of the Feast is read without Commemoration of the Vigil out of choir after Terce, and the Mass of the Vigil is said in choir after None, with Collect 2 of St. Mary, O Lord God Almighty, and 3 for the Church or Chief Bishop. Private Masses are to be said of the Vigil with Collect 2 of the Feast, and 3 of St. Mary, O Lord God Almighty.

August 9th. For ST. ROMANUS, MARTYR

Mass Laetabitur, page F 11, except :

COLLECT. we beseech thee, Almighty God : GRANT, that, by the prayers of thy holy Martyr Romanus, we may be delivered from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul. Through.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, Lord, graciously to accept these our prayers and oblations: that we, being cleansed by these heavenly mysteries, may obtain of thy great mercy the fulfilment of all our desires. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, who have received this heavenly food, may, at the intercession of thy holy Martyr Romanus, be thereby defended against all adversities. Through.

August 11th. SS. TIBURTIUS AND SUSANNA VIRGIN, MARTYRS

Mass Salus autem, page F 32, except :

COLLECT. O LORD, who never failest to look down in mercy on them on whom thou bestowest the succour of thy Saints: grant, we pray thee; that the intercession of thy holy Martyrs, Tiburtius and Susanna, may evermore avail to comfort and defend us. Through.

EPISTLE. Through faith the saints, page F 37.

GOSPEL. Beware ye of the leaven, page F 40.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to assist the prayers and oblations of thy people: that these holy mysteries which we do present unto thee, may, by the intercession of thy Saints, be rendered acceptable in thy sight. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast suffered us to receive this token of our everlasting salvation: grant, we pray thee; that, by the intercession of thy blessed

Martyrs, the same may avail for our salvation, both in this life and in that which is to come. Through.

August 13th. SS. HIPPOLYTUS AND CASSIAN, MM.

Mass Salus autem, page F 32, except :

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, on this day devoutly observing the feast of thy holy Martyrs, Hippolytus and Cassian, may thereby increase in godliness to the attainment of everlasting salvation. Through.

SECRET. WE pray thee, O Lord, to regard with mercy the gifts which on the feast of thy Saints thy people do render unto thee: and grant that their confession of thy truth may effectually profit us unto the attainment of everlasting salvation. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, that this partaking of thy holy sacraments may avail for our deliverance from all evil, and for our confirmation in the light of thy truth. Through. ¶ If to-day be Saturday, the Mass is of the anticipated Vigil of the Assumption, as is noted on the following day, but in place of the Commemoration of St. Eusebius is made a Commemoration of SS. Hippolytus and Cassian, MM.

August 14th. For ST. EUSEBIUS, CONFESSOR

Mass Justus ut palma, as on the Feast of St.

Paul the first hermit, January 15th, page E 28, changing the name of the Saint.

August 17th. ST. HYACINTH, CONFESSOR

Mass Os justi, page F 53, with Commemoration of Octave of the Assumption, and of the Octave day of St. Lawrence. The Creed is said, and the Preface of Our Lady, And that on the Assumption, on account of the Octave.

August 18th. For ST. AGAPITUS, MARTYR

Mass Laetabitur, page F 11, with Prayers and Gospel as below.

COLLECT. GRANT, O Lord, that thy Church may with all gladness trust in the advocacy of thy blessed Martyr Agapitus: and that by his glorious intercession it may be enabled to continue steadfastly in all godly devotion, and established in security against all adversities. Through.

GOSPEL. Verily, verily, I say unto you, page E 250.

SECRET. O GOD, who seest that we do trust for our deliverance in the advocacy of thy blessed Martyr Agapitus grant, we beseech thee that the gifts which we offer unto thee on this his festival may be acceptable in thy sight. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to feed us thy household with thy heavenly gifts: merci-

fully grant; that we, who celebrate the feast of thy blessed Martyr Agapitus, may at all times be comforted by his intercession. Through.

August 21st. ST. JANE FRANCES FREMIOT DE CHANTAL, WIDOW

Mass Cognovi, page F 81, except :

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, who didst enkindle blessed Jane Frances with the fire of thy love, and endue her with wondrous constancy to walk steadfastly in all the paths of her life on the way of perfection, and who through her didst vouchsafe to glorify thy Church with a new offspring: grant, we pray thee, by her merits and intercession; that we, who, knowing the frailty of our mortal nature do put our trust and confidence in thy mighty power, may, by the help of thy heavenly grace, overcome all things that are contrary to our salvation. Through. Com. Oct. Assumpt. The Creed is said on account of the Octave.

SECRET. O LORD, who with the fire of thy love didst enkindle the heart of blessed Jane Frances, and didst consume it with the flames of thy eternal charity: we pray thee, that this sacrifice of our salvation may light the same within our souls. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy Spirit of charity into our hearts: that, as thou hast

refreshed us with the sustenance of bread from heaven, so, at the intercession of thy blessed Saint Jane Frances, thou wouldest enable us to despise all things earthly, and with pure hearts and minds to follow thee the only God. Through ... in the unity of the same.

August 22nd. For SS. TIMOTHY, HIPPOLYTUS, AND SYMPHORIAN, MARTYRS

Mass Salus autem, page F 32, except :

COLLECT. SEND down upon us, O Lord, we beseech thee, the assistance of thy grace: and, at the intercession of thy blessed Martyrs, Timothy, Hippolytus, and Symphorian, stretch forth the right hand of thy heavenly mercy to be our defence. Through.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee: that, like as we thy faithful people do acknowledge that in the time of our tribulation we have been succoured by the merits of thy Saints; so this oblation, which we here do offer and present unto thee in their honour, may be acceptable in thy sight. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD our God, who hast fulfilled us with the bounty of thy heavenly gifts: grant, we beseech thee; that, at the intercession of thy holy Martyrs, Timothy, Hippolytus, and Symphorian, we may ever live by the partaking of the same. Through.

August 23rd. ST. PHILIP BENITI, CONFESSOR

Mass Justus ut palma, page F 55, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who in thy blessed Confessor Saint Philip hast bestowed upon us a wondrous pattern of lowliness: grant, we pray thee; that we thy servants, after his ensample, may learn to despise the prosperity of this world, and to seek earnestly after things celestial. Through. And in non-Conventual Masses commemorate the Vigil of St. Bartholomew, and read the Gospel of the Vigil at the end, according to the Rubrics. ¶ Where there is obligation of Choir the Mass of the Feast without Commemoration of the Vigil is read after Terce out of Choir, and the Mass of the Vigil is read in Choir after None, with the 2nd Collect of St. Mary, O Lord God Almighty, and the 3rd for the Church or Chief Bishop; and private Masses of the Vigil may be said with 2nd Collect only of the Feast.

August 26th. ST. ZEPHYRINUS, POPE & MARTYR

Mass Sacerdotes Dei, page F 6, except :

COLLECT. WE beseech thee, Almighty God, that, like as we do rejoice in the merits of thy blessed Martyr and Bishop Zephyrinus, so we may ever profitably learn to follow his example. Through.

August 27th. ST. JOSEPH OF CALASANZA, CONF.

INTROIT. Venite, filii. Ps. 34. COME, ye children, and hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Ps. ibid. I will alway give thanks unto the Lord: his praise shall ever be in my mouth, ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who for the teaching of youth in the spirit of understanding and godliness didst through thy blessed Confessor Saint Joseph vouchsafe to provide thy Church with a new succour: grant, we pray thee, that by his example and intercession we may learn so to do and to teach, that we may be found worthy to attain to the reward of everlasting felicity. Through. The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Wisdom. Wisdom 10. 10. THE Lord guided the righteous in right paths, shewed him the kingdom of God, and gave him knowledge of holy things: made him rich in his travails, and multiplied the fruit of his labours. In the covetousness of such as oppressed him he stood by him, and made him rich. He defended him from his enemies, and kept him safe from those that lay in wait, and in a sore conflict he gave him the victory; that he might know that godliness is stronger than all. When the righteous was sold, wisdom forsook him not, but delivered him from sin: she went down with him into the pit, and left him not in bonds, till she brought him the sceptre of the kingdom, and power against those that

oppressed him: as for those that had accused him, she shewed them to be liars, and gave him perpetual glory, O Lord our God.

GRADUAL. Ps. 37. The mouth of the righteous is exercised in wisdom: and his tongue will be talking of judgment. ℣. The law of his God is in his heart: and his goings shall not slide. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. St. James 1. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried he shall receive the crown of life. Alleluia. ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 18. 1. AT that time: The disciples came unto Jesus, saying: Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, and said: Verily, I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso shall receive one such little child in my Name receiveth me.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 10. Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the poor: thou preparest their heart, and thine ear hearkeneth thereto.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that, like as thou dost vouchsafe unto our assistance the advocacy of this thy servant: so, by his intercession, the gifts which we do here present upon thine Altar may be rendered an acceptable oblation in thy sight. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Mark 10. Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who here hast sanctified us with thy saving mysteries: we beseech thee; that, at the intercession of thy blessed Confessor Saint Joseph, we may ever increase and prosper in all godliness. Through.

August 28th. For ST. HERMES, MARTYR

Mass Laetabitur, page F 11, except:

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst endue thy blessed Martyr Hermes with the strength of constancy in all his sufferings: grant, we pray thee; that, after his example we may learn to despise the prosperity of this world, and to endure steadfastly all its adversities. Through.

SECRET. WE offer unto thee, O Lord, this sacrifice of praise, in remembrance of thy Saints: and we pray thee; that, like as we do offer the same unto their glory, so it may be profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast fulfilled us with thy heavenly benediction, we humbly beseech thy mercy: that, at the intercession of thy blessed Martyr Hermes, this bounden service of our lowliness may

effectually avail for the comforting of our souls. Through.

August 29th. For ST. SABINA, MARTYR

Mass Me expectaverunt, page F 77, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who among the manifold works of thine almighty power hast bestowed even upon the weakness of women strength to win the victory of martyrdom: grant, we beseech thee; that we, who on this day recall the heavenly birth of Saint Sabina thy Martyr, may so follow in her footsteps, that we may likewise attain unto thee. Through.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept this our sacrifice which we offer unto thee, pleading the merits of thy holy Martyr Sabina: the same may effectually avail for our succour unto everlasting life. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD our God, who hast fulfilled us with the bounty of thy heavenly gifts: grant, we beseech thee; that, at the intercession of thy holy Martyr Sabina, we may ever live by the partaking of the same. Through.

August 30th. For SS. FELIX & ADAUCTUS, MM.

INTROIT. Sapientiam. Ecclus. 44. THE people will tell of their wisdom, and the congregation will shew forth their praise:

their name liveth for evermore. Ps. 33. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for it becometh well the just to be thankful. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O LORD, we humbly beseech thy majesty: that, like as thou dost ever gladden us with the remembrance of thy Saints, so thou wouldest evermore defend us with their supplications. Through.

EPISTLE. God rendered to the righteous, page F 35.

GRADUAL. Wis. 3. The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them. ℣. In the sight of the unwise they seemed to die: but they are in peace. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. The righteous shall shine, and run to and fro for ever like sparks among the stubble. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. He that heareth you, page F 39.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 32. Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord: and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, to look down in mercy on the offerings of thy people: that, as we do devoutly offer this our service to the honour of thy Saints, so we may be profited thereby to the salvation of our souls. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 10. What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light, saith the Lord: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to satisfy us with the sacred gifts of thy bounty: grant, we beseech thee; that, at the intercession of thy Saints, we may ever continue to render thanks unto thee for the same. Through.

August 31st. ST. RAYMUND NONNATUS, CONF.

Mass Os justi, page F 53, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst endue thy blessed Confessor Saint Raymund with wondrous powers for the deliverance of the faithful from the captivity of the infidel: grant that, by his intercession, we may be delivered from the bonds of all our iniquities, and perform those things that are acceptable unto thee with perfect freedom. Through.

Feasts of September

September 1st. For THE TWELVE HOLY BRETHREN, MARTYRS

Mass as on the Feast of St. Symphorosa & her sons, July 18th, page H 74, with Prayers as follows:

COLLECT. GRANT, O Lord, that we may at all times so rejoice in the crown of glory won by the Brethren martyred for thy sake: that we may grow more and more in the constancy of our faith in

thee, and be comforted by the succour of their manifold intercession. Through.

SECRET. ASSIST us mercifully, O Lord, so devoutly to shew forth thy holy mysteries in remembrance of thy holy Martyrs: that the same may continually avail for our succour against all dangers, and for the increasing of the gladness of our souls. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that, like as by the partaking of this holy Sacrament we do recall the memory of thy Saints, so we may follow after them in the advancement of our faith in thee. Through.

September 2nd ST. STEPHEN, KING & CONFESSOR

Mass Os justi, page F 53, except :

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that, like as thy blessed Confessor Saint Stephen in the time of his earthly kingdom laboured steadfastly for the extension of thy Church; so it may be counted worthy to possess him for an advocate in the glory of heaven. Through.

GOSPEL. A certain nobleman went into a far country, page F 59.

SECRET. ALMIGHTY GOD, mercifully look upon these our oblations: and grant; that, like as in a

mystery we do shew forth the passion of thy Son our Lord, so in all our lives we may imitate the same. Through the same.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that, like as thy blessed Confessor Saint Stephen, striving earnestly for the propagation of thy faith, was counted worthy to pass from an earthly crown to the glory of thy heavenly kingdom; so we may imitate his faith with all due and meet devotion. Through.

September 5th. ST. LAWRENCE JUSTINIAN, BP. & C.

Mass Statuit, page F 41.

September 8th. For ST. HADRIAN, MARTYR

Mass In virtute, page F 9.

September 9th. ST. GORGONIUS, MARTYR

Mass Laetabitur, page F 11, except :

COLLECT. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that thy blessed Martyr Gorgonius may at all times gladden us with his intercession: and cause us ever to rejoice in the devout observance of his festival. Through.

SECRET. WE pray thee, O Lord, that thy blessed Martyr Saint Gorgonius may so intercede for us:

that this oblation of our bounden duty may be made an acceptable offering in thy sight. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, that, by the succour of thy blessed Martyr Saint Gorgonius, thy household may ever receive the quickening refreshment of heavenly rejoicing: and be nourished in the sweet savour of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Who liveth and reigneth with thee.

September 10th. ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINO, CONF.

Mass Justus, page F 55.

September 11th. SS. PROTUS & HYACINTH, MARTYRS

Mass Salus autem, page F 32, except :

COLLECT. WE pray thee, O Lord, that we may at all times be comforted by the meritorious confession of thy blessed Martyrs, Protus and Hyacinth: and be ever defended by their loving intercession. Through.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, that the oblation of our bounden service which we render unto thee for the remembrance of thy blessed Martyrs, Protus and Hyacinth, may effectually avail for the healing of our souls unto everlasting salvation. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that, by the intercession of thy blessed Martyrs, Protus and Hyacinth, these holy mysteries which we have here received may be rendered effectual to the cleansing of our souls. Through.

September 16th. For SS. EUPHEMIA, VIRGIN, LUCY, AND GEMINIAN, MARTYRS

Mass Intret, page F 26, except :

COLLECT. WE pray thee, O Lord, to bring to good effect the prayers which we offer unto thee in this time of our rejoicing: that as with yearly service we recall the passion of Euphemia, Lucy, and Geminian, thy Martyrs, so we may imitate them in the steadfastness of their profession. Through.

GOSPEL. Jesus came down from the mountain, page F 31.

SECRET. LOOK down, O Lord, in mercy on the supplications of thy people: and as thou dost suffer us to celebrate the festivals of thy Saints, so grant us to rejoice in the succour of their intercession. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to hear the prayers of thy people: that we, who solemnly observe the feast of thy holy Martyrs,

Euphemia, Lucy, and Geminian, may be succoured by their constant mediation. Through.

September 18th. ST. JOSEPH OF CUPERTINO, CONF.

INTROIT. Dilectio Dei. Ecclus. i. 14. TO fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: she hath built an everlasting foundation with men, and she shall continue with their seed. Ps. 84. O how amiable are thy dwellings, thou Lord of hosts: my soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the Lord. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst ordain that thy Son should be lifted up from the earth, that he might draw all men unto him: mercifully grant; that, by the merits and example of thine angelic Confessor Saint Joseph, we may in such wise be exalted above all earthly and carnal desires, that we may be found worthy to attain unto him. Who liveth and reigneth with thee. The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians. I Cor. 13. I. BRETHREN: Though I speak with the tongues of men and of Angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge: and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity,

it profiteth me nothing. Charity suffereth long, and is kind: charity envieth not, charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth: beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail, whether there be tongues, they shall cease, whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

GRADUAL. Ps. 21. Lord, thou hast prevented him with the blessings of goodness: and hast set a crown of pure gold upon his head. ℣. He asked life of thee, and thou gavest him a long life, even for ever and ever. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ecclus. 11. The eye of the Lord looked upon him for good, and set him up from his low estate, and lifted up his head. Alleluia. ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 22. 1. AT that time: Jesus spake unto the chief priests and pharisees by parables, and said: The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding, and they would not come. Again, he sent forth other servants, saying: Tell them which are bidden: Behold, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. But they made light of it: and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: and the rem nant took his servants, and entreated them spite-

fully, and slew them. But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. Then saith he to his servants: The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment. And he saith unto him: Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. Then said the king to his servants: Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. For many are called, but few are chosen.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 35. Nevertheless, when they were sick, I put on sackcloth: and humbled my soul with fasting: and my prayer shall turn into mine own bosom.

SECRET. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord, that we who, trusting in this our sacrifice of praise, do offer it before thee to the honour of thy Saints, may by the same be delivered from all evils, both in this life, and in that which is to come. Through.

COMMUNION. Ps. 69. As for me, when I am poor and in heaviness: thy help, O God, shall lift me up. I will praise the Name of God with a song: and magnify it with thanksgiving.

POSTCOMMUNION. O GOD, who hast vouchsafed to feed us with heavenly meat and drink: mercifully grant; that, like as we have received the same in devout remembrance of thy Confessor Saint Joseph, so we may evermore be defended by his intercession. Through.

September 19th. ST. JANUARY, BISHOP, AND HIS COMPANIONS, MARTYRS

Mass Salus autem, page F 32. If to-day be Saturday, the Mass is of the Vigil of St. Matthew.

September 22nd. ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA, BP. & C.

Mass Statuit, page F 41, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst endue thy blessed Confessor Saint Thomas with wondrous gifts of mercy to the poor: we humbly beseech thee; that, at his intercession, thou wouldest pour forth on all who call upon thee the abundant riches of thy mercy. Through. Commemorate St. Maurice and his Companions, MM.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that our devout observance of this yearly festival of thy Confessor and Bishop Saint Thomas may render us thy servants acceptable unto thy loving-kindness: that the oblation of this our bounden duty and service

may be profitable unto him in the reward of his godliness, and obtain for us thy servants the bountiful gifts of thy grace. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O GOD, who rewardest the souls of them that put their trust in thee: grant, we beseech thee; that we, who keep the solemn feast of Saint Thomas thy Bishop and Confessor, may by his prayers obtain the pardon of thy mercy. Through.

On the same day. For ST. MAURICE AND HIS COMPANIONS, MARTYRS

Mass Intret, page F 26, except :

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that this solemn festival of thy blessed Martyrs, Maurice and his fellows, may in such wise gladden us: that, like as we do lean upon their advocacy, so we may ever glory in their heavenly birth. Through.

EPISTLE. One of the elders answered, page F 37.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to look on the oblations which on this festival of thy blessed Martyrs, Maurice and his comrades, we do offer unto thee: and grant, that, like as being rendered in their honour they are acceptable unto thee, so by their intercession they may continually be profitable unto us for our consolation. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast refreshed us with the gladness of thy heavenly sacraments: we humbly beseech thee; that, like as we do glory in the triumphs of thy Saints, so we may ever be defended by the succour of their intercession. Through.

September 23rd. ST. LINUS, POPE AND MARTYR

Mass Statuit, page F 3, except the Prayers which are taken from the following Mass Sacerdotes Dei, page F 6. Commemorate St. Thecla, V.M.

On the same day. For ST. THECLA, VIRGIN & MARTYR

Mass Loquebar, page F 63, except :

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, who this day observe the heavenly birthday of blessed Thecla, thy Virgin and Martyr, may in such wise rejoice in her yearly festival, that we may learn to follow rightly the pattern of her faith. Through.

September 26th. SS. CYPRIAN & JUSTINA, VIRGIN, MM.

Mass Salus autem, page F 32, except :

COLLECT. O LORD, who never failest to look down in mercy on them on whom thou bestowest the succour of thy Saints: grant, we pray thee; that the intercession of the blessed Martyrs, Cyprian and

Justina, may evermore avail to comfort and defend us. Through.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that the gifts which we offer unto thee of our bounden duty and service may be acceptable unto thee for the honour of thy Saints: and by thy mercy profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that, at the intercession of thy holy Martyrs, Cyprian and Justina, we, who with our outward lips have partaken of this holy Sacrament, may inwardly receive the same in purity of heart. Through.

September 27th. SS. COSMAS AND DAMIAN, MM.

Mass Sapientiam, page F 29, except :

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, who observe the heavenly birthday of blessed Cosmas and Damian, thy Martyrs, may by their intercession be delivered from all evils that beset us. Through.

GRADUAL. Ps. 34. The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth them: and delivereth them out of all their troubles. ℣. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart: and will save such as be of an humble spirit. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is indeed the love of brethren, that hath conquered the assaults of the

world: that, following after Christ, hath attained in glory unto the heavenly kingdom. Alleluia.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 5. All they that love thy Name shall be joyful in thee: for thou, Lord, wilt give thy blessing unto the righteous: and with thy favourable kindness, O Lord, wilt thou defend us as with a shield.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that the devout prayers of thy blessed Saints may never fail to succour and defend us: that these our oblations may be rendered acceptable in thy sight; and that we may be made worthy to obtain for our sins the pardon of thy mercy. Through.

COMMUNION. Ps. 79. The dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the air, and the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the land: according to the greatness of thy power, preserve thou those that are appointed to die.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, that we thy people, whom thou hast suffered to receive the bounty of thy heavenly banquet, may, at the succour of the intercession of thy Saints, effectually feel the benefit of the same. Through.

September 28th. ST. WENCESLAS, DUKE & MARTYR

Mass In virtute, page F 9, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who through the victory of martyrdom didst exalt thy blessed Saint Wenceslas from

his earthly principality to the glory of thy heavenly kingdom: we pray thee, at his intercession, to defend us against all adversities; and to suffer us to rejoice in his eternal fellowship. Through.

Feasts of October

October 5th. ST. PLACIDUS & HIS COMPANIONS, MARTYRS

Mass Salus autem, page F 32, except the Prayers, which are taken from the previous Mass Sapientiam, page F 29.

October 7th. For ST. MARK, POPE & CONFESSOR

Mass Sacerdotes tui, page F 44, except :

COLLECT. O LORD, we beseech thee, mercifully to hear our prayers: and, at the intercession of blessed Mark, thy Confessor and Bishop, of thine abundant mercy grant to us pardon and peace. Through.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that, like as we thy faithful people do acknowledge that in the time of our tribulation we have been succoured by the merits of thy Saints: so this oblation, which we here do offer and present unto thee in their honour, may be acceptable in thy sight. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that thy faithful people may evermore rejoice in the veneration

of thy Saints: and be defended by their perpetual intercession. Through.

On the same day. For SS. SERGIUS, BACCHUS, MARCELLUS, AND APULEIUS, MM.

Mass Sapientiam, page F 29, except :

COLLECT. WE pray thee, O Lord, that the abundant merits of thy holy Martyrs, Sergius, Bacchus, Marcellus, and Apuleius, may at all times in such wise succour and defend us: that we may thereby ever be fervent in our love toward thee. Through.

SECRET. O LORD, we humbly pray thee, that, by the meritorious intercession of thy Saints, this sacrifice which we do offer unto thee may obtain for us the favour of thy heavenly majesty. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, that, being strengthened by this holy Sacrament which we have here received, we may, at the intercession of thy blessed Saints, Sergius, Bacchus, Marcellus, and Apuleius, be defended agains all the assaults of iniquity, by the succour of thy heavenly protection. Through.

October 10th. ST. FRANCIS BORGIA, CONFESSOR

Mass Os justi, page F 60 (Com. of Abbots), except:

COLLECT. O LORD JESU CHRIST, who by thine example teachest us true lowliness of heart, and art

likewise the reward of them that follow the same: we pray thee; that, like as thou didst give to thy blessed Saint Francis grace gloriously to imitate thee in despising earthly honours, so thou wouldest render us partakers of his imitation of thee, and of the glory that he attained thereby. Who livest.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that thy holy Confessor Francis may intercede for us: that this sacrifice, which we offer and present upon thy holy altar, may be profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, we pray thee, that this holy Sacrament which we have now received, and the prayers of thy holy Confessor Saint Francis, may effectually defend us: that we may both imitate the example of his conversation, and perceive the succour of his intercession. Through.

October 14th. ST. CALLISTUS I, POPE & MARTYR

INTROIT. Sacerdotes Dei. Dan. 3. O YE priests of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: O ye holy and humble men of heart, bless ye the Lord. Ibid. O all ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him and magnify him for ever. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O GOD, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: we pray thee,

that, by the examples of thy Saints, thou wouldest mercifully restore us to the perfect love of thee. Through. The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews. Heb. 5. 1. BRETHREN: Every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way : for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity : and by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, as also for himself, to offer for sins. And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.

GRADUAL. Ps. 89. I have found David my servant, with my holy oil have I anointed him: my hand shall hold him fast, and my arm shall strengthen him. ℣. The enemy shall not be able to do him violence, the son of wickedness shall not hurt him. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ecclus. 45. The Lord loved him, and adorned him: he clothed him with a robe of glory. Alleluia. ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 10. 26. AT that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: There is nothing covered that shall not be revealed; and hid that shall not be known. What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in

hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. My truth also and my mercy shall be with him: and in my Name shall his horn be exalted.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord: that this mystic oblation, which we present unto thee, may deliver us from the bondage of all our iniquities, and strengthen us in the attainment of everlasting salvation. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 24. Blessed is that servant whom his lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE humbly beseech thee, Almighty God: that the gifts which we have offered unto thee may effectually cleanse us from all our iniquities, and bring forth in our souls the fruit of all good living. Through.

October 17th. ST. HEDWIG, WIDOW

Mass Cognovi, page F 81, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst teach thy blessed Saint Hedwig, forsaking the pomps and vanities of

this life, to follow thee steadfastly in the lowly bearing of thy cross: mercifully grant; that, by her merits and example, we may learn to trample under foot the contemptible pleasures of this world, and cleaving steadfastly to thy cross to overcome all things that are contrary to our salvation. Who livest.

October 19th. ST. PETER OF ALCANTARA, CONF.

Mass Justus ut palma, page F 55, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst vouchsafe to adorn thy blessed Confessor Saint Peter with many excellent gifts of penitence and prayer: grant, we pray thee; that by his merits and intercession we may be enabled so to mortify all earthly and carnal desires that we may readily attain to things celestial. Through.

EPISTLE. What things were gain to me, p. F 58.

October 20th. ST. JOHN CANTIUS, CONFESSOR

INTROIT. Miseratio hominis. Ecclus. 18. THE mercy of man is toward his neighbour: but the mercy of the Lord is toward all flesh. He that hath mercy teacheth and bringeth again, as a shepherd his flock. Ps. 1. Blessed is the man that hath not walked in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stood in the way of sinners, and hath not sat in the seat of the scornful. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that, after the example of blessed John thy Confessor, we may so advance in the knowledge of the Saints, and likewise so learn to shew mercy to all men; that by his merits we may be counted worthy to attain thy pardon. Through. The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed James the Apostle. St. James 2. 12. SO speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. For he shall have judgment without mercy that hath shewed no mercy: and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? Can faith save him? If a brother, or sister be naked, or destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto him: Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled: notwithstanding, ye give them not those things which are needful to the body, what doth it profit? Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

GRADUAL. Ps. 107. O that men would therefore praise the Lord for his goodness: and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men. ℣. For he satisfieth the empty soul: and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Prov. 31. He stretcheth out his hand to the poor: yea, he reacheth forth his hands to the needy. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. Let your loins be girded, page F 54.

OFFERTORY. Job. 29. I put on righteousness, and it clothed me, my judgment was as a robe and a diadem. I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame: I was a father to the poor.

SECRET. WE pray thee, O Lord, by the intercession of Saint John thy Confessor, mercifully to accept these our oblations: and grant; that, loving thee above all things, and loving all men for thee, we may both in thought and deed be found acceptable in thy sight. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Luke 6. Give, and it shall be given unto you: good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to feed us with the heavenly delights of thy most precious Body and Blood, we humbly beseech thy mercy: that, by the merits and example of thy blessed Confessor Saint John, we may be enabled to follow after him in his love toward thee, and likewise be made partakers of his glory. Who livest.

October 21st. ST. HILARION, ABBOT

Mass Os justi, page F 60. Commemorate St* Ursula and her Companions, W. MM.

On the same day. For ST. URSULA & HER COMPANIONS W. MM.

Mass Loquebar, page F 63, except the Prayers, which are taken from the Mass Me expectaverunt, page F 66, being the Prayers for several Martyrs.

October 25th. SS. CHRYSANTHUS & DARIA, MM.

Mass Intret in conspectu, page F 26, except :

COLLECT. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that we may in such wise be assisted by the prayers of thy blessed Martyrs, Chrysanthus and Daria: that, like as we do here render them our outward honour, so we may ever feel the succour of their lovingkindness. Through.

EPISTLE. We are made a spectacle, page F 56.

GOSPEL. Woe unto you, page F 39.

SECRET. GRANT, O Lord, that this oblation, which we thy people do solemnly present unto thee, on the heavenly birthday of thy holy Martyrs, Chrysanthus and Daria, may be an offering acceptable in thy sight. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast fulfilled us with gladness in these wondrous mysteries: grant, we pray thee; that, by the intercession of thy blessed Martyrs, Chrysanthus and Daria, we, which have offered unto thee our temporal worship, may in our souls receive the benefits of the same. Through.

October 26th. ST. EVARISTUS, POPE & MARTYR

¶ If to-day be Saturday, the Mass is of the Vigil of SS. Simon and Jude, App., but the 2nd Collect is

of St. Evaristus, the 3rd of St. Mary, O Lord God Almighty. Mass Statuit, page F 3.

Feasts of November

November 4th. For SS. VITALIS & AGRICOLA., MM.

Mass Sapientiam, page F 29, except :

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, who here observe the festival of thy blessed Martyrs, Vitalis and Agricola, may by their intercession find succour in thy sight. Through.

EPISTLE. Call to remembrance the former days, page F 33. ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 16. 24. AT that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his Angels: and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept these our oblations: that, at the intercession

sion of thy holy Martyrs, Vitalis and Agricola, we may by thee be defended against all adversities. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that this holy Communion may in such wise cleanse us from all our sins: that, at the intercession of thy blessed Martyrs, Vitalis and Agricola, we may attain thereby to the fellowship of him who is the healer of our souls, even Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord.

November 7th. ST. WILLIBRORD, BISHOP & CONF.

Mass Statuit, page F 41, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst vouchsafe to send thy blessed Saint Willibrord to preach thy glory to the Gentiles: we humbly pray thee, that, by his merits and intercession, we may both see and know the things which we ought to do, and by thy mercy be enabled to perform the same. Through. Commemorate Octave of All Saints. The Creed is said on account of the Octave.

November 8th. For THE HOLY FOUR CROWNED MARTYRS

Mass Intret in conspectu, page F 26, except :

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that, like as we have known thy glorious Martyrs to be constant in their confession of thy faith, so

we may feel the succour of their loving intercession. Through.

EPISTLE. Through faith the saints, page F 37.

GOSPEL. Jesus, seeing the multitudes, page F 38.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, to send down upon us the abundance of thy heavenly benediction: that, at the intercession of thy holy Martyrs, the same may render these our gifts an oblation acceptable in thy sight, and a sacrament effectual unto our everlasting salvation. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast refreshed us with the gladness of thy heavenly sacraments: we humbly beseech thee; that, like as we do glory in the triumphs of thy Saints, so we may ever be defended by the succour of their intercession. Through.

November 9th. For ST. THEODORE, MARTYR

Mass Laetabitur, page F 11, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who hast set about us the protection of the glorious confession of thy blessed Martyr Theodore: grant that we may ever profit by the following of his ensample, and be sustained by the succour of his intercession. Through.

SECRET. WE beseech prayers thee, and O Lord, to accept the oblations of thy faithful

people: that, through this observance of our bounden duty, we may, at the intercession of blessed Theodore thy Martyr, attain to the glory of thy heavenly kingdom. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that, at the intercession of thy holy Martyr Theodore, we who with outward lips have partaken of this holy Sacrament, may inwardly receive the same in purity of heart. Through.

November 10th. ST. ANDREW AVELLINO, CONF.

Mass Os justi, page F 53, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who didst inspire thy blessed Saint Andrew with a firm purpose to grow and increase daily in all virtue, and didst wondrously dispose him to walk in thy ways: grant us, by his merits and intercession, to be partakers of the grace that thou didst bestow upon him; that we may ever earnestly seek after all things that are perfect, and attain with gladness to the heights of thy heavenly glory. Through. Commemorate SS. Trypho, Respicius, and Nympha, V., MM.

On the same day. For SS. TRYPHO, RESPICIUS AND NYMPHA, VIRGIN, MARTYRS

INTROIT. Clamaverunt. Ps. 34. THE righteous cry and the Lord heareth them: and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

Ibid. I will alway give thanks unto the Lord: his praise shall ever be in my mouth. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that, as by the prayers of thy blessed Martyrs, Trypho, Respicius, and Nympha, we do feel the effectual succour of thy protection: so we may at all times devoutly observe their festival. Through.

EPISTLE. I reckon that the sufferings, page F 36.

GRADUAL. Ps. 79. O let the vengeance of thy servants' blood that is shed be openly shewed upon the heathen in our sight. ℣. The dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the air: and the flesh of thy Saints unto the beasts of the land. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 116. Right dear in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, page F 40.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 32. 11. Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord: and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that the gifts which we offer unto thee of our bounden duty and service may be acceptable unto thee for the honour of thy Saints: and by thy mercy profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 12. Whosoever shall

do the will of my Father, which is in heaven: the same is my brother, and sister, and mother, saith the Lord.

POSTCOMMUNION. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that, at the intercession of thy holy Martyrs, Trypho, Respicius, and Nympha, we, who with our outward lips have partaken of this holy Sacrament, may inwardly receive the same in purity of heart. Through.

November 11th. For ST. MENNAS, MARTYR

Mass Laetabitur, page F 11, except the Prayers, which are taken from the Mass Protexisti, page F 16, using the first of the Prayers for a Martyr only.

November 12th. ST. MARTIN I, POPE AND MARTYR

Mass Sacerdotes Dei, page F 6, except :

EPISTLE. Rejoice, page F 15.

GOSPEL. If any man come to me, page F 5. November 13th. ST. DIDACUS, CONFESSOR Mass Justus, page F 55, except :

COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who of thy wondrous providence dost choose the weak things of the world to confound those things that are strong: mercifully grant to us thy humble servants; that, by the devout prayers of thy blessed

Confessor Saint Didacus, we may be found worthy to be exalted to everlasting glory in heaven. Through.

November 17th. ST. GREGORY THE WONDER-WORKER, BISHOP AND CONFESSOR

Mass Statuit, page F 41, except : ✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Mark. St. Mark 11. 22. AT that time: Jesus answering saith unto his disciples: Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain: Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea, and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass, he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you: What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

November 19th. ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY, WIDOW

Mass Cognovi, page F 81, except :

COLLECT. MERCIFUL Lord, we pray thee to pour the bright beams of thy grace into our hearts: that, by the glorious prayers of thy blessed Saint Elizabeth, we may learn to despise all worldly prosperity, and ever to rejoice in all heavenly consolation. Through. Commemorate St. Pontianus, Pope and Martyr.

On the same day. For ST. PONTIANUS, POPE & MARTYR

Mass Statuit, page F 3, except :

GOSPEL. There is nothing covered, page F 13.

November 20th. ST. FELIX OF VALOIS, CONFESSOR

Mass Justus, page F 55, except :

COLLECT. O GOD, who by thy heavenly inspiration didst call blessed Felix thy Confessor from the desert to the work of the ransoming of prisoners and captives: grant, we beseech thee; that through thy grace, we may, at his intercession, be delivered from the captivity of our sins, and be brought in the end to our country in heaven. Through.

November 23rd. For ST. FELICITY, MARTYR

Mass Me expectaverunt, page F 77, except :

COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that as we do observe the festival of thy blessed Martyr Felicity, so by her merits and intercession, we may find succour in thy sight. Through.

SECRET. LOOK down, O Lord, in mercy on the supplications of thy people: and as thou dost suffer us to celebrate the festival of Saint Felicity, so grant us to rejoice in the succour of her intercession. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE humbly beseech thee, Almighty God: that, at the intercession of thy Saints, thou wouldest ever multiply and increase thy gifts upon us, and dispose our times according to thy will. Through.

November 24th. For ST. CHRYSOGONUS, MARTYR

Mass In virtute, page F 9, except :

COLLECT. ASSIST us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications: that whereas we are tied and bound by the chain of our sins, the intercession of thy blessed Martyr Chrysogonus may speedily help and deliver us. Through.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept these our oblations: that, at the intercession of thy holy Martyr Chrysogonus, we may by thee be defended against all adversities. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. WE beseech thee, O Lord, that this holy Sacrament, which we have received, may effectually cleanse us from our secret offences, and deliver us from all the assaults of our enemies. Through.

November 26th. ST. SYLVESTER, ABBOT

Mass Os justi, page F 60, except :

COLLECT. MOST merciful God, we humbly pray thee: that, like as when thy blessed Abbot Sylvester was devoutly meditating over an open tomb on the vanity of this life, thou didst vouchsafe to call him thence unto the desert, and to adorn him with a life of wondrous merit; so thou wouldest enable us after his example, to despise all earthly things, and hereafter to rejoice in his eternal fellowship. Through. Commemorate St. Peter of Alexandria.

SECRET. WE beseech thee, O Lord: that we, who devoutly offer these gifts unto thy divine majesty, may, by a devout readiness both of body and soul, be made imitators of the pattern of thy blessed Abbot Saint Sylvester; and be enabled worthily to receive the Body and Blood of thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Who liveth and reigneth with thee.

POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who hast refreshed us with this heavenly banquet: grant, we pray thee; that we may in such wise follow in the footsteps of thy blessed Abbot Saint Sylvester, that we may with thy Saints obtain an abundant reward in the kingdom of thy glory. Through.

On the same day. For ST. PETER OF ALEXANDRIA, BISHOP AND MARTYR

Mass Statuit, page F 3.

Source: The Anglican Missal (London: Society of SS. Peter and Paul, 1921), Other Masses of the Saints (H supplement), scan PDF pp. 1455–1594 (printed H1–H140). Scan: Internet Archive digitization of the Trinity College, Toronto copy.

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